US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24122
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GHS - 24122 - A - SR3 SRC logoSide A: etched
GHS - 24122 - B - SR3Side B: etched
Vinyl pressings
Shelter
by Lone Justice · 1986
22 pressings13 countriesIndie RockRock
Shelter was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Shelter
18 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24122
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Press
- Runout / matrix
GHS-24122-A-SR1 SRC 1-1 PrecisionRunout A, variant 1
GHS-24122-B-SR2 1-1 Precision SRCRunout B, variant 1
GHS- 24122-A-SR3 SRC Precision 1-1Runout A, variant 2
SRC GHS-24122-B-SR2 1-1 Precision 1-1Runout B, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24122
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Press
- Runout / matrix
GHS-24122-A-SH1 α B-25452-SH1 △14396 1-1 PrecisionA side, etched
GHS-24122-B-SH1 α B-25453-SH1 △14396-X 1-2 PrecisionB side, etched
Argentina
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 80065
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
24122-ARunout, side A
24122-BRunout, side B
24122 ALabel, side A
24122 BLabel, side B
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 24122-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
△ MX 212503 24122-1 S1Etched side 1
△ MX 212504 24122-1 S2Etched side 2
△Tony Taurins' mark, etched on both runouts
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records XGHS 24122
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XGHS-24122-Δ JWEBSTER @ MCCLEARSide One Etched
XGHS-24122-B JWEBSTER @ MCCLEARSide Two Etched
CR in a circleStamped Both Sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Geffen Records 80065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | Geffen Records 24122-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Geffen Records XGHS 24122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Israel | Geffen Records BAN 924122-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Geffen Records 92 4122-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Geffen Records P-13392First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Mexico | Geffen Records LWB-6570First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Portugal | Geffen Records 1591171First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Geffen Records GFC 1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Geffen Records 924122-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Geffen Records WX 73 / Geffen Records 924 122-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Geffen Records WX 73 / Geffen Records 924 122-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Geffen Records WX 73 / Geffen Records 924 122-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Geffen Records WX 73 / Geffen Records 924 122-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Geffen Records GHS 24122LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | UK & Europe | Geffen Records 924 122-1 / Geffen Records GEF 24 122LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Found Love4:15
- A2Shelter4:37
- A3Reflected (On My Side)4:57
- A4Beacon4:18
- A5Wheels5:05
- B1Belfry5:03
- B2Dreams Come True (Stand Up And Take It)4:06
- B3The Gift4:16
- B4Inspiration3:49
- B5Dixie Storms3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shelter are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Shelter are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Shelter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Geffen Records GHS 24122.
How do I tell if my copy of Shelter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GHS 24122, 80065, 24122-1, XGHS 24122) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GHS - 24122 - A - SR3 SRC logo and GHS - 24122 - B - SR3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shelter 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.
