US
2003- Label and catalog number
- Misfits Records dbk107Rykodisc dbk107
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue. Gatefold Cover.
- Runout / matrix
AE 53767 / A www.gzvinyl.comSide1.
AE 52768 / ASide 2.
MisfitsProject 1950
Vinyl pressings
Project 1950
by Misfits · 2003
14 pressings5 countriesRock & RollPunkRock
Project 1950 was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Project 1950
4 pressings came out in 2003, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Japan
September 25, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Misfits Records VACK-1271Misfits Records VACK-1271 A/B
- Format
- CD, Album, 5", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
VACK-1271 1MS1 C 38CD, Variant 1 & 2
2 VACK-1271A5", Side A, Variant 1
2 VACK-1271B5", Side B, Variant 1
VACK-1271A5", Side A, Variant 2
Europe
2003- Label and catalog number
- Misfits Records RALP10643Rykodisc RALP10643
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Green Neon, 180 grams
- Runout / matrix
RALP 10643 A-1-1Side A
RALP 10643 B-1-1Side B
Japan
2003- Label and catalog number
- Misfits Records VACK-1271Misfits Records VACK-1271 A/B
- Format
- CD, Album, Promo, 5", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
2 VACK-1271A5", Side A
2 VACK-1271B5", Side B
VACK-1271 1MS1 C 38
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Europe | Misfits Records RALP10643 / Rykodisc RALP10643First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2003 | Japan | Misfits Records VACK-1271 / Misfits Records VACK-1271 A/BFirst yearCD, Album, Promo, 5", 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | CD, Album, Promo, 5", 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2003 | US | Misfits Records DBK107 / Rykodisc DBK107LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2003 | US | Misfits Records dbk107 / Rykodisc dbk107First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2003 | USA & Europe | Misfits Records RLP10643-1 / RykodiscLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2003 | Japan | Misfits Records VACK-1271 / Misfits Records VACK-1271 A/BFirst yearCD, Album, 5", 33 ⅓ RPM | CD, Album, 5", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | Germany | Misfits Records RLP10643-1 / Rykodisc RLP10643-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | Germany | Misfits Records RLP10643-1 / Rykodisc RLP10643-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2004 | Germany | Misfits Records RLP10643-1 / Rykodisc RLP10643-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Misfits Records MRLP 01601LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Misfits Records MRLP 10601LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Misfits Records MRLP 10601LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Misfits Records MRLP 10601LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Misfits Records MRLP 01601LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1This Magic Moment
- A2Dream Lover
- A3Diana
- A4Donna
- A5Great Balls Of Fire
- B1Latest Flame
- B2Monster Mash
- B3Only Make Believe
- B4Runaway
- B5You Belong To Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Project 1950 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Project 1950 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2003 and 2021.
When was Project 1950 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in US, Japan, Europe. One of them is Misfits Records dbk107.
How do I tell if my copy of Project 1950 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use dbk107, VACK-1271, RALP10643) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AE 53767 / A www.gzvinyl.com and AE 52768 / A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Project 1950 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.
