Japan
October 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra P-2013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Mötley CrüeHome Sweet Home
Vinyl pressings
Home Sweet Home
by Mötley Crüe · 1985
14 pressings7 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Home Sweet Home was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Home Sweet Home
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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
October 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra P-2013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69591
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STE-69591-A-2 1-2 STERLING (SRC logo)Side A runout
STE-69591-B2 1-2 STERLING (SRC logo)Side B runout
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED 5094
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-5094-A-ARLabels
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69591
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69591
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · AR
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Elektra 7-69591First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Elektra 96 95917First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Elektra 96 95917First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Elektra 96 9591-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Elektra WEA 191 PROFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-69591First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Elektra ED 5094First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-69591First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-69591First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Elektra P-2013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Elektra P-2013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | BMG 40999641858504", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 4", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | USA, Canada & Europe | BMG 964158771 / BMG 409996419513212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Elektra/Asylum Records ED 509412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHome Sweet Home3:51
- BRed Hot3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Home Sweet Home are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Home Sweet Home are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was Home Sweet Home first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Japan, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra P-2013, released October 10, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Home Sweet Home is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-2013, 7-69591, ED 5094, 96 95917) 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 Home Sweet Home 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.
