US
September 2, 1985- Label and catalog number
- SST Records SST 055
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SST-055-A MASTERDISK HW S-15061 L-22185Runout A
SST 055-B S-15062 L-22185-X MASTERDISK HWRunout B
Hüsker DüFlip Your Wig
Vinyl pressings
Flip Your Wig
by Hüsker Dü · 1985
11 pressings2 countriesHardcoreIndie RockRock
Flip Your Wig was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Flip Your Wig
2 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- SST Records SST 055
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SST 055 A-1 {SNA logo stamp} PORKY.Side A runout
SST 055 B-1 {SNA logo stamp]Side B runout
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.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | SST Records SST 055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | SST Records SST 055LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | US | SST Records SST 055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 055LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 055LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 055LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | US | SST Records SST 055LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | SST Records SST 055LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | SST Records SST 055LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | SST Records SST 055LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | SST Records SST 055LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Flip Your Wig2:33
- A2Every Everything1:56
- A3Makes No Sense At All2:43
- A4Hate Paper Doll1:52
- A5Green Eyes2:58
- A6Divide And Conquer3:42
- A7Games4:06
- B1Find Me4:05
- B2The Baby Song0:46
- B3Flexible Flyer3:01
- B4Private Plane3:17
- B5Keep Hanging On3:15
- B6The Wit And The Wisdom3:41
- B7Don't Know Yet2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flip Your Wig are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Flip Your Wig are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1985 and 2026.
When was Flip Your Wig first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK. One of them is SST Records SST 055, released September 2, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Flip Your Wig is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SST 055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SST-055-A MASTERDISK HW S-15061 L-22185 and SST 055-B S-15062 L-22185-X MASTERDISK HW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flip Your Wig 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.
