Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic 188.294/1-472856
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EL 188.294 A 1-472856-20/A (P)1993 1-1-10Side 1, Runout, Etched
EL 188.294 B 1-472856-20/B (P)1993 1-1-10Side 2, Runout, Etched
Living ColourStain
Vinyl pressings
Stain
by Living Colour · 1993
13 pressings6 countriesFunk MetalRock
Stain was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Stain
5 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic 472856 1Epic EPC 472856 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01 472856 20 1A1Runout A-side, variant 1
01 472856 20 1B1Runout B-side, variant 1
01 472856 20 1A1 ARunout A-side, variant 2
01 472856 20 1B1 ARunout B-side, variant 2
Greece
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 472856 1
- Format
- LP, Album
South Korea
1993- Label and catalog number
- Sony CPL-1332Sony EK-52780
- Format
- Album, LP
Spain
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 472856 1
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil | Epic 188.294/1-472856First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Europe | Epic 472856 1 / Epic EPC 472856 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Greece | Epic EPC 472856 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | South Korea | Sony CPL-1332 / Sony EK-52780First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1993 | Spain | Epic EPC 472856 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1346 / Epic MOVLP1346LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1346 / Epic MOVLP1346LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1346 / Epic MOVLP1346LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Megaforce Records MEGA2579LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Megaforce Records MEGA2579LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1346 / Epic MOVLP1346LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Epic MOVLP1346 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP1346LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1346 / Epic MOVLP1346LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Go Away4:03
- A2Ignorance Is Bliss3:17
- A3Leave It Alone3:28
- A4Bi4:46
- A5Mind Your Own Business3:17
- A6Ausländer2:37
- B1Never Satisfied4:06
- B2Nothingness3:30
- B3Postman3:31
- B4WTFF2:15
- B5This Little Pig3:03
- B6Hemp1:35
- B7Wall5:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stain are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Stain are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1993 and 2025.
When was Stain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Brazil, Europe, Greece, South Korea and more. One of them is Epic 188.294/1-472856.
How do I tell if my copy of Stain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 188.294/1-472856, 472856 1, EPC 472856 1, CPL-1332) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EL 188.294 A 1-472856-20/A (P)1993 1-1-10 and EL 188.294 B 1-472856-20/B (P)1993 1-1-10. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stain 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.
