US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-68934
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 68934A-1A G1 VLADORun-out Side A, etched
ZSS 68934C-1A G1 VLADORun-out Side B, etched
Living ColourOpen Letter (To A Landlord)
Vinyl pressings
Open Letter (To A Landlord)
by Living Colour · 1988
11 pressings6 countriesFunk MetalRock
Open Letter (To A Landlord) 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 Open Letter (To A Landlord)
1 pressing came out in 1988, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | Epic 34-68934First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Epic 34-689347", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 654729 7 / Epic EPC 654729 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic EPC 654729 6 / Epic 654729 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 22097", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 654729 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Epic LCL T412", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Epic LCL Q47", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Epic 34-689347", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic LCL 47" | 7" |
| 1989 | Australia | Epic 654881 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOpen Letter (To A Landlord) (LP Version)5:30
- BOpen Letter (To A Landlord) (Short Version)4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Open Letter (To A Landlord) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Open Letter (To A Landlord) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Open Letter (To A Landlord) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US. One of them is Epic 34-68934.
How do I tell if my copy of Open Letter (To A Landlord) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-68934) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 68934A-1A G1 VLADO and ZSS 68934C-1A G1 VLADO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Open Letter (To A Landlord) 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.
