US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4259
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Soldier
by Iggy Pop · 1980
42 pressings18 countriesNew WavePunkRock
Soldier 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 Soldier
22 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 16 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4259
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 AB•4259•SA-RE MCR JoeRunout side A, variant 1
AB•4259•SB-8-RE MCR JoeRunout side B, variant 1
T1 AB•4259•SA-[illegible]-RE CTC-1 MCR JoeRunout side A, variant 2
T1 AB•4259-SB-[illegible] RE CTC-1 MCR JoeRunout side B, variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4259
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SI AB-4259-SA-4-RE MCR JoeSide A runout, variant 1
SI AB-4259-SB-3-RE MCR JoeSide B runout, variant 1
S1 AB-4259-SA-4_RE MCR Joe A1Side A runout, variant 2
S1 AB-4259-SB-3-RE MCR Joe A3Side B runout, variant 2
UK
February 8, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPART 1117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPART 1117 A//1▽E 10 11 BilBoVariant 1, Side A Runout, stamped, BilBo etched
SPART 1117 B//1▽E 10 1 1 MIKEVariant 1, Side B Runout, stamped, MIKE etched, mirrored
SPART 1117 A//1▽E T0 11 BilBoVariant 2, Side A Runout, stamped, BilBo etched
SPART 1117 B//1▽E T9 1 1 TA1PEVariant 2, Side B Runout, stamped, TA1PE etched
UK
February 8, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPART 1117
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SPART 1117 A//1▽EMCRISide A Runout, stamped, SPART.1117.A MCR Jre etched
SPART▽ 1117 B//1▽E T9 TA1PESide B Runout, stamped, TA1PE etched
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPART 1117
- Format
- LP, Advance, Album
- Runout / matrix
SPART 1117 A // 1▽E TO 11 2 BILBOSide A runout, stamped / etched
SPART 1117 B // 1▽E TO 12 1 TA1PESide B runout, stamped / etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 42 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Arista L 37232 / Arista L-37,232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia | Arista ARL.37232First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1980 | Brazil | Arista 201 160First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Arista AB 4259First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Arista 201 160First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Arista 6483 208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Arista 6483 208LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Italy | Arista ARS 39003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Arista 25RS-79First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Arista 25RS-79First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Arista LAE-261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Arista 201 160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Arista AB 4259First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Arista AB 4259First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ80First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Arista 201 160LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1999 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5041LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Friday Music FRM-4259 / Arista 88843088981LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2016 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1604 / Arista MOVLP1604LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1604 / Arista MOVLP1604LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1604 / Arista MOVLP1604LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Arista ABM 65029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Arista 201 160LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Arista ARS 25040 / Arista ARS 39003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Arista I•201160 / Arista I-201 160LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Arista I•201160 / Arista I-201.160LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Arista I-201 160LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Arista I•201160 / Arista I-201.160LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Arista AL5-8172LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Loco Mosquito3:13
- A2Ambition3:25
- A3Knocking 'Em Down (In The City)3:20
- A4Play It Safe3:05
- A5Get Up And Get Out2:43
- A6Mr. Dynamite4:17
- B1Dog Food1:47
- B2I Need More4:02
- B3Take Care Of Me3:25
- B4I'm A Conservative3:55
- B5I Snub You3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soldier are there?
42 vinyl pressings of Soldier are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1980 and 2023.
When was Soldier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, France, Australia and more. One of them is Arista AB 4259.
How do I tell if my copy of Soldier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB 4259, SPART 1117, 201160, L 37232) 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 Soldier 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.
