Netherlands
1999- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 8658-1Roadrunner Records 8086581RR
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
RR8658-A HCB875954Side A (etched)
RR8658-B HCB875954Side B (etched)
MisfitsFamous Monsters
Vinyl pressings
Famous Monsters
by Misfits · 1999
19 pressings5 countriesPunkHeavy MetalHorror RockRock
Famous Monsters was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Famous Monsters
1 pressing came out in 1999, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Netherlands | Roadrunner Records RR 8658-1 / Roadrunner Records 8086581RRFirst yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Japan | Roadrunner Records RRJY-1002LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2000 | Japan | Roadrunner Records RRJY-1002LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR-8658LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2018 | Europe | Roadrunner Records MOVLP2200 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP2200LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2200 / Roadrunner Records MOVLP2200LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2200 / Roadrunner Records MOVLP2200LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Filmland RecordsLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Filmland RecordsLP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2200 / Roadrunner Records MOVLP2200LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2200 / Roadrunner Records MOVLP2200LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2200 / Roadrunner Records MOVLP2200LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2026 | Europe | Roadrunner Records 8122780629 / Roadrunner Records RCV1 186582LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Roadrunner Records RCV1 186582 / 081227806279LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Misfits)LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Misfits)LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2200 / Roadrunner Records MOVLP2200LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2200 / Roadrunner Records MOVLP2200LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Germany | Not On Label (Misfits)LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Kong At The Gates1:40
- A2Forbidden Zone2:23
- A3Lost In Space2:27
- A4Dust To Dust2:43
- A5The Crawling Eye2:22
- A6Witch Hunt1:31
- A7Scream2:32
- A8Saturday Night3:28
- A9Pumpkinhead2:15
- A10Scarecrow Man3:10
- B1Die Monster Die2:02
- B2Living Hell2:55
- B3Descending Angel3:46
- B4Them2:42
- B5Fiend Club2:55
- B6Hunting Humans2:06
- B7Helena3:20
- B8Kong Unleashed0:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Famous Monsters are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Famous Monsters are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1999 and 2026.
When was Famous Monsters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Netherlands. One of them is Roadrunner Records RR 8658-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Famous Monsters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR 8658-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR8658-A HCB875954 and RR8658-B HCB875954. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Famous Monsters 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.
