Vinyl pressings
by Iron Maiden · 1988
The Evil That Men Do was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
18 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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.
EMP 64 A *Side A runout, variant 1
EMP 64 B1 *Side B runout, variant 1
EMP 64 A1Side A runout, variant 2
EMP 64 B1Side B runout, variant 2
12-EM-64-A-1U-1-1Side A runout
12-EM.64-B-1U-1-Side B runout
12-EM-64-A-1U-1-1Side A runout
12-EM.64-B-1U-1-3Side B runout
EM-64-A-1U-1-Q2Side A runout - variant 1
EM-64-B-1U-1-Q2Side B runout - variant 1
EM-64-A-1U-1-Q3Side A runout - variant 2
EM-64-B-1U-1-Q3Side B runout - variant 2
12-EM-64-A-1U-1-1Side A runout
12-EM-64-B-1U-1-1-Side B runout
EM-64-A-1U-1-4Side A runout, scribed/stamped
EM-64-B-1U-1-1-Side B runout, scribed/stamped
EMG 64ASide A label
EMG 64BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | EMI K 060 20 2773 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | EMI 006-20 2751 7 / EMI Electrola 006-20 2751 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | EMI 052 2027736First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI 142027736First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI 142027736First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | EMI PRP-1315First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Portugal | EMI 2027736First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI 12EM 64First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM 64First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | EMI 12EMS 64First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EMG 64First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EMP 64First year12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM 64First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EMP 6412", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM 64First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Parlophone 2564624845 / Parlophone EM 647", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 2014 | US | Sanctuary BMG14037V7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | EMI EMS 177047", EP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 7", EP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2021 | Europe | EMI EMS 177047", EP, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Picture disc | 7", EP, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 2025 | South America | EMI PRP-13157", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 2025 | South America | EMI PRP-13157", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | South America | EMI PRP-13157", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | South America | EMI PRP-13157", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl |
28 vinyl pressings of The Evil That Men Do are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1988 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Europe, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is EMI EMP 64, released August 1988.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMP 64, 12EM 64, EM 64, 12EMS 64) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMP 64 A * and EMP 64 B1 *. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
