Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 97XElektra 755 969 268-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo · Small Center Hole
Vinyl pressings
Dr. Feelgood
by Mötley Crüe · 1989
18 pressings8 countriesGlamArena RockHard RockHeavy Metal
Dr. Feelgood was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Dr. Feelgood
17 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 969 271-7Elektra EKR 97
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 966 680-0Elektra EKR 97T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 966680-0-ASide A runout, machine stamped
R / S Alsdorf 966680-0-BSide B runout, machine stamped
H 2Side A & B runout, hand etched
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 97XElektra 755 969 268-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo · Large Center Hole
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 969268-7-A 1 HSide A
R / S Alsdorf 969268-7-B HSide B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 97TElektra 755 966 680-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EKR 97(T) A1 PR-E BSide A runout, hand etched
EKR 97 T B-1 PR-E BSide B runout, hand etched
(7559 66680-0)Side A & B label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 97PElektra 755 969 265-7
- Format
- 7", Shape, Single, Picture Disc
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Elektra 7-69271First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Elektra 96 92717First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Elektra EKR 97X / Elektra 755 969 268-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Elektra 969 271-7 / Elektra EKR 97First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Elektra 966 680-0 / Elektra EKR 97TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Elektra EKR 97X / Elektra 755 969 268-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1989 | Mexico | Elektra PRO 396First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Elektra 1.150First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Elektra EKR 97T / Elektra 755 966 680-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Elektra EKR 97P / Elektra 755 969 265-7First year7", Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Elektra EKR 97 / Elektra 755 969 271-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Elektra EKR 97 / Elektra 755 969 271-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Elektra EKR 97P - 755969265-7First year12", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Elektra EKR 97T / Elektra 755 966 680-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Elektra 7-69271First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Elektra 7-692717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADr. Feelgood4:51
- BSticky Sweet3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dr. Feelgood are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Dr. Feelgood are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Dr. Feelgood first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Elektra EKR 97X.
How do I tell if my copy of Dr. Feelgood is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKR 97X, 969 271-7, 966 680-0, EKR 97T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dr. Feelgood 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.
