Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Steamhammer SPV 008-18891
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SPV-085-18892-PL A DMM H. P.Side 1
SPV-085-18892-PL B DMM H. P.Side 2
MotörheadSnake Bite Love
Vinyl pressings
Snake Bite Love
by Motörhead · 1998
12 pressings2 countriesHeavy MetalHard RockRock
Snake Bite Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Snake Bite Love
1 pressing came out in 1998, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Steamhammer SPV 008-18891First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | Steamhammer SPV 18891LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 2019 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT365LP / Murder One BMGCAT365LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Murder One BMGCAT762LPX / BMG BMGCAT762LPXLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Motörhead)LP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl | LP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | Not On Label (Motörhead)LP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| ? | Germany | Steamhammer SPV 008-18891LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Germany | Steamhammer SPV 008-18891LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | Steamhammer SPV 008-18891LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | Steamhammer SPV 008-18891LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | Steamhammer SPV 008-18891LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | Steamhammer SPV 008-18891LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Love For Sale4:52
- A2Dogs Of War3:38
- A3Snake Bite Love3:30
- A4Assassin4:48
- A5Take The Blame4:03
- B1Dead And Gone4:18
- B2Night Side3:37
- B3Don't Lie To Me3:59
- B4Joy Of Labour4:52
- B5Desperate For You3:27
- B6Better Off Dead3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Snake Bite Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Snake Bite Love are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1998 and 2023.
When was Snake Bite Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Germany. One of them is Steamhammer SPV 008-18891.
How do I tell if my copy of Snake Bite Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPV 008-18891) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPV-085-18892-PL A DMM H. P. and SPV-085-18892-PL B DMM H. P.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Snake Bite Love 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.
