US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72
- Format
- 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
VIRUS 72 A¹ L-31898 (T)Side A runout, etched
VIRUS 72 B¹ L-31898 X (T)Side B runout, etched
LardPower Of Lard EP
Vinyl pressings
Power Of Lard EP
by Lard · 1989
14 pressings4 countriesIndustrialPunkElectronicRock
Power Of Lard EP was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Power Of Lard EP
5 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72 TAlternative Tentacles VIRUS 72
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
VIRUS + 72 + TA A PORKY PRIME CUT ORLAKEEtched Runout Side A
VIRUS + 72 + TB ORLAKEEtched Runout Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72 T
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VIRUS + 72 + TA A PORKY PRIME CUT ORLAKEEtched Runout Side A
VIRUS + 72 + TB ORLAKEEtched Runout Side B
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fringe Product FPE 3081
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
VIRUS 72 A1 (T) FPL-3081-A L-31898Side A runout
VIRUS 72 B1 (T) FPL-3081-B L-31898 XSide B runout
UK & Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72 TAlternative Tentacles VIRUS 72
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
VIRUS + 72 + TA A PORKY PRIME CUT ORLAKEEtched runout side A
VIRUS + 72 + TB ORLAKEEtched runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Fringe Product FPE 3081First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1989 | UK | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72 T / Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1989 | UK | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72 TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72 T / Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1989 | US | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72First year12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 7212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72LP, EP, Reissue | LP, EP, Reissue |
| 2014 | US | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72LP, EP, Reissue, Repress | LP, EP, Reissue, Repress |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 7212", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 7212", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72 / Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 072-312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72 / Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 072-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 7212", EP | 12", EP |
| ? | US | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 7212", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Play Loud
- A1The Power Of Lard
- A2Hellfudge
- Play Louder
- BTime To Melt
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Power Of Lard EP are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Power Of Lard EP are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 2025.
When was Power Of Lard EP first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Canada, UK & Europe. One of them is Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 72.
How do I tell if my copy of Power Of Lard EP is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VIRUS 72, VIRUS 72 T, FPE 3081) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VIRUS 72 A¹ L-31898 (T) and VIRUS 72 B¹ L-31898 X (T). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Power Of Lard EP 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.
