US
June 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60418-1-E
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STE-60418-A-2Side A runout
STE-60418-B-2Side B runout
STE-60418-1-E-A-ARSide A label
STE-60418-1-E-B-ARSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Theatre Of Pain
by Mötley Crüe · 1985
62 pressings25 countriesHard RockGlamRock
Theatre Of Pain 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 Theatre Of Pain
36 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 23 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60418-1-EElektra 9 60418-1-E
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STE-60418-A-2 1-4 [SRC logo] STERLINGSide A variant 1
STE-60418-B-2 1-3 SM3-2 [SRC logo] STERLINGSide B variant 1
STE-60418-A-1 1•4 SM1-3 [SRC logo] STERLINGSide A variant 2
STE-60418-B2 1•2 SM1-1 [SRC logo] STERLINGSide B variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60418-1-E
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STE . 60418 - A - 1 14 SP-AR STERLING 0-SMI-3 △ 9956 B-21459-A1 [SRC logo]Variant 1: A-Side
STE . 60418 - B - 2 12 - SMI-1 STERLING SP-AR △ 9956 -X B-21460-B2 [SRC logo]Variant 1: B-Side
STE-60418-A-1 1-5 SP-AR STERLING 0-SM1-1 △9956 B-21459-A1 [SRC logo]Variant 2: A-Side
STE-60418-B1 1-5 SP-AR STERLING 0-SM1-2 △9956-X B-21460-B1 [SRC logo]Variant 2: B-Side
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60418-1-EElektra 60418-1-E
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
STE-60418-A-1 Sterling [SRC logo]Side A runout
STE-60418-B1 Sterling [SRC logo]Side B runout
ST-E-60418-1-E-A-SPSide A label
ST-E-60418-1-E-B-SPSide B label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60418-1-E
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · AR
- Runout / matrix
STE-60418-A-2 1-2 SM 1-1 O- A9956 B-21459-A2 SPARSide A Runout (etched)
STE-60418-B2 25MI-1 O- A9956-X B-21460-B2 SPARSide B Runout (etched)
SRC STERLINGSide A & B Runout (stamped)
ST-E-60418-1-E-A-ARSide A Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKT 8P
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 62 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Elektra 83933First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Elektra 60418-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | Elektra 610.7050 / Elektra 01304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Elektra 96 04181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Elektra LP-85018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Elektra 960 418-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Elektra 960 418-1 / Elektra EKT 8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Elektra 960 418-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Elektra 960418-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Elektra 960418First yearLP, White Label, Stereo | LP, White Label, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Elektra 60418-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Israel | Elektra BAN 9604181-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Elektra 96 0418-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Elektra P-13138First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Elektra P-13138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Mötley Records ESM/MR 322 / Eleven Seven Music ESM/MR 322LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Mötley Records ESM 955 / Eleven Seven Music ESM 955LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Mötley Records ESM/MR 322 / Eleven Seven Music ESM/MR 322LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Mötley Records ESM/MR 322 / Eleven Seven Music ESM/MR 322LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | BMG 538782581LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | US | Mötley Records ESM/MR 322 / Eleven Seven Music ESM/MR 322LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | BMG 538782581LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | US | Mötley Records ESM/MR 322 / Eleven Seven Music ESM/MR 322LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | BMG 96415875112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK, Europe & US | BMG 964158781LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | BMG 964158711LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2025 | US | BMG 964195141LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | BMG 964158761LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | BMG 964199741LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | USA & Europe | BMG 964158751LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Elektra 670.9350 / Elektra 01306LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Mötley Records ESM/MR 322LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1City Boy Blues5:05
- A2Smokin' In The Boys Room3:22
- A3Louder Than Hell2:31
- A4Keep Your Eye On The Money4:31
- A5Home Sweet Home3:55
- B1Tonight (We Need A Lover)3:35
- B2Use It Or Lose It3:38
- B3Save Our Souls4:10
- B4Raise Your Hands To Rock2:49
- B5Fight For Your Rights3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Theatre Of Pain are there?
62 vinyl pressings of Theatre Of Pain are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was Theatre Of Pain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Elektra 60418-1-E, released June 21, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Theatre Of Pain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60418-1-E, 9 60418-1-E, EKT 8P, P-13138) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STE-60418-A-2 and STE-60418-B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Theatre Of Pain 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.
