France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 566
- Format
- LP
HeroesBorder Raiders
Vinyl pressings
Border Raiders
by Heroes · 1980
11 pressings9 countriesPower PopPop RockRock
Border Raiders was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Border Raiders
11 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2442 171
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6264
- Format
- LP, Album · 72 - PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6264-A-PRC-R-1-1-1 MASTERDISK HWA runout etch, exc MASTERDISK stamp
PD-1-6264-BS-PRC-R-1-1-1 MASTERDISK HWB runout etch, exc MASTERDISK stamp
2383 566Side A & B label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6264
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6264-A-PW (PR) P HWSide A Runout
PD-1-6264-B-PW (PR) HWSide B Runout
ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋSide A & B Runout (Machine Stamped)
PD-1-6264-ASSide A Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6264
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6264-A-PW (PR)Side A Runout
PD-1-6264-B-PW (PR)Side B Runout
ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋSide A & B Runout (Machine Stamped)
HWetched, under Masterdisk stamp
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6264
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6264First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2383 566First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2383 566First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Polydor 2383 566First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2442 171First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383 566First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 2383 566First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2442 171First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6264First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Some Kind Of Woman4:03
- A2Mean To You3:05
- A3Honolulu3:25
- A4Don't Let It Take A Hold4:02
- A5There Are Times4:33
- B1Border Raiders4:16
- B2Wild Eyes4:06
- B3Never Let Go3:06
- B4Running Shoes3:05
- B5Sailors4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Border Raiders are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Border Raiders are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Border Raiders first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 566.
How do I tell if my copy of Border Raiders is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 566, 2442 171, PD-1-6264) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Border Raiders on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.