UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CL 480 A-1-1-Q2 DRunout stamped side A
CL 480 B-1-1-Q2 DRunout stamped side B
CL 480ALabel side A
CL 480BLabel side B
MegadethAnarchy In The U.K.
Vinyl pressings
Anarchy In The U.K.
by Megadeth · 1988
13 pressings4 countriesSpeed MetalPunkRock
Anarchy In The U.K. 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 Anarchy In The U.K.
11 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CLP 480
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc, Shape
- Runout / matrix
CLP+480+A ORLAKESide A
CLP+480+B ORLAKESide B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 480
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12CL 480 A-1-1-1- DDstamped, Variant 1
12CL 480 B-1-1-1- DDstamped, Variant 1
12CL 480 A-1-1-1- Dstamped, Variant 2
12CL 480 B-1-1-1- DDstamped, Variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 480 A-1-1-1- DDrunout, side A, stamped
CL 480 B-1-1-1- DDrunout, side B, stamped
CL 480Alabel, side A
CL 480Blabel, side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 480 A-1-1-1- DDrunout, side A, stamped
CL 480 B-1-1-1- DDrunout, side B, stamped
CL 480Alabel, side A
CL 480Blabel, side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CL 480 A-1-1-1- DDRunout stamped side A
CL 480 B-1-1-1-1 DRunout stamped side B
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Capitol Records 20 2382 6 / Capitol Records K 060 20 2382 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Capitol Records 20 2382 6 / Capitol Records K 060 20 2382 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Capitol Records 006-2023677 / Capitol Records 006 20 2367 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CL 480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CLP 480First year7", Picture Disc, Shape · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Shape · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 480First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CL 4807", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CL 480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CL 480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CL 480First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CLP 4807", Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | 7", Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records V-15363First year12", Etched, Single Sided, Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited | 12", Etched, Single Sided, Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records V-15363 / Combat V-15363First year12", Etched, Single Sided, Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited | 12", Etched, Single Sided, Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited |
Tracklist
- AAnarchy In The U.K.3:00
- BLiar3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anarchy In The U.K. are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Anarchy In The U.K. are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Anarchy In The U.K. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Europe, Spain. One of them is Capitol Records CL 480.
How do I tell if my copy of Anarchy In The U.K. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 480, CLP 480, 12CL 480, V-15363) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 480 A-1-1-Q2 D and CL 480 B-1-1-Q2 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anarchy In The U.K. 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.
