UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Nightmare Records MARES 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MARES.3.A-1 2 MT. DAMONT ARunout side A
MARES.3.B-1 1 MT. DAMONTRunout side B
MARES 3-ALabel side A
MARES 3-BLabel side B
Man 2 ManWho Knows What Evil ?
Vinyl pressings
Who Knows What Evil ?
by Man 2 Man · 1986
10 pressings7 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Who Knows What Evil ? 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 Who Knows What Evil ?
5 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Nightmare Records MARE 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MARES-3 A1 PAG KSide A, etched runout variant 1
MARES-3 B1 PAGSide B, etched runout variant 1
MARES-3 A1 PAG BSide A, etched runout variant 2
MARES-3 B1 PAG ESide B, etched runout variant 2
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Nightmare Records NXD 002Power Records NXD 002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Nightmare Records 510 001-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- Break Records 186134
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
BMS 186134 - A // 61255 - 1
BMS 186134 - B // 61256 - 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Nightmare Records NXD 002 / Power Records NXD 002First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Nightmare Records 510 001-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Break Records 186134First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Nightmare Records MARES 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Nightmare Records MARE 3First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Mexico | Telediscos SU/065 / Melody SU/06512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Mexico | Telediscos PE/43257", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Nightmare Records 20112108 / Zafiro 2011210812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | Nightmare Records MAREX 312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | Nightmare Records 13EL552712", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- AWho Knows What Evil8:25
- BWho Knows What Evil (Nightmare Dub Mix)8:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Knows What Evil ? are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Who Knows What Evil ? are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Who Knows What Evil ? first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Canada, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Nightmare Records MARES 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Knows What Evil ? is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARES 3, MARE 3, NXD 002, 510 001-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MARES.3.A-1 2 MT. DAMONT A and MARES.3.B-1 1 MT. DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who Knows What Evil ? 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.
