Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic XSD 19295
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSD•19295•A TLC-A• nc QSide A etched
XSD•19295•B TLC-A• nc QSide B etched
ST-A-814357Side A label
ST-A-814358Side B label
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Vinyl pressings
Warhead
by More · 1981
13 pressings11 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Warhead was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Warhead
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 50775
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K 50775 A-3 TP3 STRAWBERRYSide A
K 50775 B-3 W-5 STRAWBERRYSide B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19295
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0-1 SM2-1 ST-A-814657-A SP ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Side A runout
ST-A-814658-A SP 0-1 SM2-2 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Side B runout
ST-A-814657-SPSide One label
ST-A-814658-SPSide Two label
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 50775Atlantic SD 19295
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 50775 A2 XSide A, runout
R / S Alsdorf 50775 B2 STRAWBERRY (G)Side B, runout
ATL 50775-ASide A, on label
ATL 50775-BSide B, on label
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 50 775
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 50775
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 50775 A2XVariant 1, runout side A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 50775 B2Variant 1, runout side B, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 50775 A2XVariant 2, runout side A, stamped, X etched
R/S Alsdorf 50775 B2 STRAWBERRY (G)Variant 2, runout 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Atlantic XSD 19295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Atlantic ATL 50775 / Atlantic SD 19295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Atlantic ATL 50 775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Atlantic 50775LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Greece | Atlantic 50775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Atlantic ATL 50775 / Atlantic SD 19295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Atlantic P-10991AFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Atlantic P-10991AFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Atlantic K 50775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Atlantic SD 19295First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | USA & Canada | Atlantic SD 19295LP, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Yugoslavia | Suzy ATL 50775 / Atlantic ATL 50775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Road Rocket3:54
- A2Fire3:31
- A3Soldier4:52
- A4Depression5:00
- B1Warhead3:46
- B2Way Of The World3:42
- B3We Are The Band4:30
- B4I Have No Answers5:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Warhead are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Warhead are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Warhead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Canada, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Atlantic XSD 19295.
How do I tell if my copy of Warhead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XSD 19295, K 50775, SD 19295, ATL 50775) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSD•19295•A TLC-A• nc Q and XSD•19295•B TLC-A• nc Q. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Warhead 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.