UK
February 1981- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRO 116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Orlake Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BRO + 116 + A OR JONZSide A, hand-etched
BRO + 116 + B SOUND CLINIC ORSide B, hand-etched
Vinyl pressings
St Valentines Day Massacre
by Motörhead · 1981
22 pressings10 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
St Valentines Day Massacre 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 St Valentines Day Massacre
18 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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
February 1981- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRO 116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Single · PIM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
662 BRO 116 A A 2 POLYGRAM JONZSide A runout, stamped / etched, variant 1
662 BRO 116 B A 2 POLYGRAM B SOUND CLINICSide A runout, stamped / etched, variant 1
A 662 BRO 116 A POLYGRAM B 3 JONZSide A runout, stamped / etched, variant 2
662 BRO 116 B POLYGRAM A 4 SOUND CLINICSide B runout, stamped / etched, variant 2
UK
February 1981- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRO 116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Injection, DF press
- Runout / matrix
662 BRO 116 A A 2 ̶P̶O̶L̶Y̶G̶R̶A̶M̶Side A runout, Variant 1
662 BRO 116 B A 2 ̶P̶O̶L̶Y̶G̶R̶A̶M̶Side B runout, Variant 1
662 BRO 116 A A 2 ̶P̶O̶L̶Y̶G̶R̶A̶M̶ JONZSide A runout, Variant 2
662 BRO 116 B A 2 ̶P̶O̶L̶Y̶G̶R̶A̶M̶ SOUND CLINICSide B runout, Variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BROX 116
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BROX-116+A JoNZ ORA-side runout
BROX+116+B OR Sound ClinicB-side runout
BROX 116-AA-side label
BROX 116-BB-side label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRO 116Bronze 2101 211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · PRS Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BRO 116 A // 1∇ ESC 2 1 1 JONZSide A runout, variant 1
BRO 116 B // 1∇ ESC 1 1 11 SOUND CLINICSide B runout, variant 1
BRO 116 A // 1∇ ESC 1 1 4 JONZSide A runout, variant 2
BRO 116 B // 1∇ ESC 1 1 1 SOUND CLINICSide B runout, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BROX 116
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo · Orlake Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BROX+116+A JoNZ ORLAKESide A runout
BROX+116+B ORLAKE Sound ClinicSide B runout
BROX 116 A* (2141 325)Side A label
BROX 116 B* (2141 325)Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Bronze BRO 100First year10" | 10" |
| 1981 | France | Bronze BRO 100First year10", 45 RPM | 10", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ireland | Bronze BRO 116First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Italy | Bronze BRO 116First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Bronze VIP-5910First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | Bronze VIP-5910First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Bronze 102 886 / Bronze 102 886-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Bronze BROX 116First year10", 45 RPM | 10", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Bronze BRO 116 / Bronze 2101 211First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1981 | UK | Bronze BROX 116First year10", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Bronze BROX 116First year10", 45 RPM | 10", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Bronze BRO 116 / Bronze (2101 211)First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SBRO 89030 / Bronze BRO 116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Australia | Bronze K-8276 / Bronze BRO-116First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Bronze 102 886 / Bronze 102 886 - 100First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Italy | Earmark 41020 P10", EP, Picture Disc, Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM · Picture disc | 10", EP, Picture Disc, Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM · Picture disc |
| 2003 | Italy | Earmark 4102010", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Worldwide | Murder One BMGCAT477EP10", 45 RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- APlease Don't Touch2:48
- B1Bomber3:30
- B2Emergency3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of St Valentines Day Massacre are there?
22 vinyl pressings of St Valentines Day Massacre are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 2021.
When was St Valentines Day Massacre first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, Germany, France and more. One of them is Bronze BRO 116, released February 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of St Valentines Day Massacre is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRO 116, BROX 116, K-8276, 102 886) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BRO + 116 + A OR JONZ and BRO + 116 + B SOUND CLINIC OR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is St Valentines Day Massacre 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.
