US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-512386EMI ST-512386
- Format
- LP, Album
King KobraReady To Strike
Vinyl pressings
Ready To Strike
by King Kobra · 1985
13 pressings10 countriesHard RockGlamRock
Ready To Strike 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 Ready To Strike
11 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12386EMI ST-12386
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STERLING 0Side A & B Stamped
ST-1-12386-Z1Side A Etched / Variant 1
ST-2-12386-Z1 #1Side B Etched / Variant 1
ST-1-12386-Z1 #2Side A Etched / Variant 2
Japan
March 30, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECS-81700
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
July 26, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 31C 064 240312EMI 31C 064 240312
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
240312 1 01 ℗1985 200Runout etched side A
240312 2 01 ℗1985 200Runout etched side B
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12386EMI ST-12386
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-12386-A-1A-2HZ: DM-1Side 1 runout
ST-12386-B-1A-2HZ: DM-4Side 2 runout
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 064-24 0312 1Capitol Records 24 0312 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2403121-A1-CRunout A-side, stamped
2403121-B1-CRunout B-side, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12386 / EMI ST-12386First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 064-24 0312 1 / Capitol Records 24 0312 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Capitol Records 2403121 / Pasha 2403121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Capitol Records 2403121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-1284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Capitol Records 064-2403121 / Capitol Records ST-12386First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Capitol Records ST-512386 / EMI ST-512386First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Capitol Records ST-12386 / EMI ST-12386First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Capitol Records ST-512386LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81700First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81700First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 240312 / EMI 31C 064 240312First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Korea | Oasis EMI Korea OLE-674 / Capitol Records ST-12386LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ready To Strike4:47
- A2Hunger3:41
- A3Shadow Rider4:02
- A4Shake Up3:26
- A5Attention3:40
- B1Breakin' Out3:56
- B2Tough Guys4:06
- B3Dancing With Desire5:20
- B4Second Thoughts3:42
- B5Piece Of The Rock3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ready To Strike are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ready To Strike are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Ready To Strike first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Japan, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-512386.
How do I tell if my copy of Ready To Strike is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-512386, ST-12386, ECS-81700, 31C 064 240312) 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 Ready To Strike 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.
