Europe
April 14, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Slash 828 307-1London Records 828 307-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
828 307 1 S1=1 670 07 11A-side runout, machine-stamped
828 307 1 S2=1 670 07 11B-side runout, machine-stamped
L7Bricks Are Heavy
Vinyl pressings
Bricks Are Heavy
by L7 · 1992
13 pressings5 countriesPunkAlternative RockRock
Bricks Are Heavy was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Bricks Are Heavy
8 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
Australia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Slash L30780Liberation Records L30780
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Slash L30780Liberation Records L30780
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Green
- Runout / matrix
D~X 8066 1 @~
D~X 8066 2 @~
Brazil
1992- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828.307-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
828307-1-A 1 01 1992 1SA1Side A, etched
828307-1-B 2 01 1992 1SA1Side B, etched
Brazil
1992- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828.307-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
828307 - 1 1 01 1992Side A, etched
828307 - 1 2 01 1992Side B, etched
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Slash 828 307-1London Records 828 307-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
828 307 1 S1=1 670 07Side A runout, variant 1
828 307 1 S2=1 670 07Side B runout, variant 1
828 307 1 S1=1 670 07 117Side A runout, variant 2
828 307 1 S1=1 670 07 112Side B runout, variant 2
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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Australia | Slash L30780 / Liberation Records L30780First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Australia | Slash L30780 / Liberation Records L30780First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | Brazil | London Records 828.307-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | Brazil | London Records 828.307-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Slash 828 307-1 / London Records 828 307-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Slash 828 307-1 / London Records 828 307-1First yearLP, Album, Special Edition | LP, Album, Special Edition |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Slash 828 307-1 / London Records 828 307-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Europe | Slash 828 307-1 / London Records 828 307-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Plain Recordings plain193LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Plain Recordings PLAIN193LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Plain Recordings plain193LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Licorice Pizza LPR-00001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Licorice Pizza LPR-00002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Wargasm2:40
- A2Scrap2:53
- A3Pretend We're Dead3:53
- A4Diet Pill4:21
- A5Everglade3:18
- A6Slide3:37
- B1One More Thing4:07
- B2Mr. Intergrity4:06
- B3Monster2:56
- B4Shitlist2:55
- B5This Ain't Pleasure2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bricks Are Heavy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Bricks Are Heavy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 2022.
When was Bricks Are Heavy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Europe, Australia, Brazil, UK & Europe. One of them is Slash 828 307-1, released April 14, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Bricks Are Heavy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 828 307-1, L30780, 828.307-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 828 307 1 S1=1 670 07 11 and 828 307 1 S2=1 670 07 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bricks Are Heavy 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.
