UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12-603
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 12603 A// 1 ∇ 420R 420 R 1 1 3Side A
ARISTA 12603 B// 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 3Side B
Meat LoafPiece Of The Action
Vinyl pressings
Piece Of The Action
by Meat Loaf · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
Piece Of The Action was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Piece Of The Action
9 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARISD 603
- Format
- 7", Shape, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
ARISD+603+A ORLAKERunout Side A
ARISD+603+B ORLAKERunout Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 603
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 603 A//1∇420 RSide A runout, stamped
ARUNSide A runout, etched
ARIST 603 B//1∇420 RSide B runout, stamped
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 603
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12-603
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista K-9660
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX63516Label Side A
MX63517Label Side B
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Arista K-9660First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 601 699First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 107 299First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 603First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Arista ARIST 12-603First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Arista ARISD 603First year7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | UK | Arista ARIST 603First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Arista ARIST 603First year7", Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Arista ARIST 12-603First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista K-96607" | 7" |
Tracklist
- APiece Of The Action (Extended Version)
- B1Bad Attitude
- B2Sailor To A Siren
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piece Of The Action are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Piece Of The Action are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Piece Of The Action first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Europe, Ireland. One of them is Arista ARIST 12-603.
How do I tell if my copy of Piece Of The Action is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARIST 12-603, ARISD 603, ARIST 603, K-9660) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARISTA 12603 A// 1 ∇ 420R 420 R 1 1 3 and ARISTA 12603 B// 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piece Of The Action 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.
