US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 11787
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-11787-26 MASTERDISK ✲A-Side runout etching, stamp
SW-2-11787-25 MASTERDISK ✲B-Side runout etching, stamp
Vinyl pressings
Shots From A Cold Nightmare
by Moon Martin · 1978
19 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
Shots From A Cold Nightmare was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Shots From A Cold Nightmare
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 9 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW-11787
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-11787-23 · ─◁ MASTERDISKRunout A, variant 1
SW-2-11787-23 #2 MASTERDISK · ─◁Runout B, variant 1
SW-1-11787-23 #2 · ─◁ MASTERDISKRunout A, variant 2
SW-2-11787-23 #2 MASTERDISK · ─◁Runout B, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 11787
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-11787-21 MASTERDISK 0Runout Side A [Etched except for stamped "MASTERDISK 0"]
SW-2-11787-22 #1 MASTERDISK 0Runout Side B [Etched except for stamped "MASTERDISK 0"]
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 11787
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-11787-Z2 #1 MASTERDISK 0Runout side A
SW-2-11787-Z2 #1 MASTERDISK 0Runout side B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 11787
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2S068-85.513
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M6 323599 2 YPARTX 85969 1Runout, Side A, stamped
M6 323600 2 YPARTX 85970 1Runout, Side B, stamped
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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records SW 11787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Capitol Records 2S068-85.513First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Capitol Records 2S 068-85513LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-85 513 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-85 513First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | India | Capitol Records Sw 11787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 064-85513First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 062-85513First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Capitol Records SW(L) 11787 / Capitol Records SW (L) 11787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Capitol Records 10 C 064 - 085.513 / Capitol Records 10 C 064-085.513First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records SW 11787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records SW-11787First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records SW 11787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records E-ST 11787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Capitol Records 2C 068 85 513LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 11787 / Capitol Records 0C 062-85 513LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Capitol Records 1855131LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ST-11787LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 038 1575231 / Fame 1C 038 1575231LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 064-85513LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hot Nite In Dallas3:22
- A2Victim Of Romance3:29
- A3Nite Thoughts3:42
- A4Paid Killer3:13
- A5Cadillac Walk3:04
- B1Bad Case Of Lovin' You3:26
- B2Hands Down3:18
- B3All I've Got To Do2:23
- B4You Don't Care About Me3:05
- B5She's A Pretender2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shots From A Cold Nightmare are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Shots From A Cold Nightmare are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 1983.
When was Shots From A Cold Nightmare first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records SW 11787.
How do I tell if my copy of Shots From A Cold Nightmare is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW 11787, SW-11787, E-ST 11787, 2S068-85.513) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SW-1-11787-26 MASTERDISK ✲ and SW-2-11787-25 MASTERDISK ✲. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shots From A Cold Nightmare 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.
