UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49576Dreamland Records PT 49576
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PT 49576 A1Runout Groove A
PT 49576 B1Runout Groove B
PT 49576 ACenter Label A
PT 49576 BCenter Label B
Vinyl pressings
Kiss Me Deadly
by Lita Ford · 1988
24 pressings10 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Kiss Me Deadly 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Kiss Me Deadly
24 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 10 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PA 49503
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
PB+49575+P+A "U"(drawn as a lyre)TOPIA. MS.Side A - Etched
PB+49575+P+B "U"(drawn as a lyre)TOPIA. MS.Side B - Etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49575Dreamland Records PB49575
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB 49575 A2 ƱTOPIA ∴Runout etched side A
PB 49575 B 2 ƱTOPIA ‒ – ∴Runout etched side B
PB 49575 A‡Label side A
PB 49575 B‡Label side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB49575P
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB49501
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition · Poster Bag
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Dreamland Records 6866-7-RRCA 6866-7-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6866-7-R-A-2S STERLINGRunout side A, variant 1
6866-7-R-B. 1S STERLINGRunout side B, variant 1
6866-7-R-A-1S STERLINGRunout side A, variant 2
6866-7-R-B. 1S STERLINGRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | RCA Victor 104831 / Dreamland Records 104831First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Australasia | RCA Victor 104831 / Dreamland Records 104831First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA 6866-7-R / Dreamland Records 6866-7-RFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA 6866-7-RDAFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Costa Rica | RCA 7055131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Ecuador | RCA 123-1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Ecuador | RCA 123-1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PB49575 / Dreamland Records PB49575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PT 49576 / Dreamland Records PT 49576First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Japan | RCA PRTD-3003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Mexico | RCA RX-563First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | South Africa | RCA Victor RCAS 58First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PT 49576 / Dreamland Records PT 49576First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PA 49503First year7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PB 49575 / Dreamland Records PB49575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AKiss Me Deadly
- BBroken Dreams
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss Me Deadly are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Kiss Me Deadly are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Kiss Me Deadly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA PT 49576.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss Me Deadly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 49576, PA 49503, PB 49575, PB49575P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PT 49576 A1 and PT 49576 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kiss Me Deadly 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.
