Switzerland
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6326 800
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
632800A
632800B
KrokusPain Killer
Vinyl pressings
Pain Killer
by Krokus · 1978
15 pressings5 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Pain Killer was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Pain Killer
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Switzerland
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6326 800
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6326 800 R.SOA Side Runout, variant 1
6326 800 R.SOB Side Runout, variant 1
6326800 A ✳6326800 A✳ R. SO.A Side Runout, variant 2
6326800 B ✳6326800 B✳ R. SO.B Side Runout, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ML-8018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ML-8018-AS-PW1 STERLING (PR)PSide A runout
ML-8018-BS-PW1 ☆STERLING (PR)PSide B runout
6374 050 18Side A & Side B label
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6326 800
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6326 800
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6326800 1Y 320 B 1Runout side 1 (stamped), the lone B is rotated 90°
10 AA6326800 1Y 320 A 1Runout side 2 (stamped), the lone A is rotated 90°
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6367 012
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6386800 6367012 1Y 320Runout A-side, stamped, 6386800 is crossed out
10 AA6386800 6367012 2Y 320Runout B-side, stamped, 6386800 is crossed out
AA 6367 012.1YOn label A-side
AA 6367 012.2YOn label B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | Mercury 6367 012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Germany | Mercury 6326 800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Mercury 6326 800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Mercury 6367 012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Mercury 6367 012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Mercury 6326 800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Mercury 6326 800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Mercury 6367 012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Switzerland | Mercury 6326 800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Switzerland | Mercury 6326 800First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Mercury ML-8018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Mercury ML 8018 / Mercury 6374 050LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1984 | Brazil | Mercury 042134 / Mercury 6326 800LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Mercury 6367 012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Mercury ML 8018 / Mercury 6374 050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Killer3:34
- A2Werewolf3:19
- A3Rock Ladies3:01
- A4Bad Love4:53
- A5Get Out Of My Mind3:40
- B1Rock Me, Rock You3:20
- B2Deadline2:01
- B3Susie3:02
- B4Pay It3:01
- B5Bye Bye Baby4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pain Killer are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Pain Killer are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1984.
When was Pain Killer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Switzerland, US, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury 6326 800.
How do I tell if my copy of Pain Killer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6326 800, ML-8018, 6367 012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 632800A and 632800B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pain Killer 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.
