US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Cutting Records CR-210
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A- ▷ CR-2I0-A HERbIE Jr :v)Runout Side A
A- ▷ CR-2I0-AA HERbIE Jr :v)Runout Side AA
Vinyl pressings
Let's Get Brutal
by Nitro Deluxe · 1986
28 pressings3 countriesHouseElectronic
Let's Get Brutal was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Let's Get Brutal
2 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Cutting Records CR-210-DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CR- 210-A HERbiE JR :v) A- ᐉA-side run-out
CR- 210-AA HERbiE JR :v) A- ᐉB-side run-out
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Cutting Records CR-210First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Cutting Records CR-210-DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Cutting Records CR-21012", Repress, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Repress, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Cutting Records CR-21012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 108 9687" | 7" |
| 1987 | Europe | Cooltempo 608 968 / Chrysalis 608 96812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 14212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Cooltempo COOLD 14212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 142 / Cutting Records COOL X 14212", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| 1987 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 14212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Cooltempo COOLD 14212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Cooltempo COOLR 14212", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 14212", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 1427", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 1427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UK | Network Records NWKRRT212", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | UK | Network Records NWKRRT 212" | 12" |
| 1999 | US | Cutting Records CR-44012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | US | Cutting Records CR-44012", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1999 | US | Cutting Traxx CR-440-DJ12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Unknown | Not On Label NTD00112", Unofficial Release, White Label, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| 2003 | Unknown | Not On Label NTD00112", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label DELUXE00112", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| 2005 | UK | S12 S12DJ18312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Toolroom Records TOOL119512", 45 RPM, Shape | 12", 45 RPM, Shape |
| 2025 | UK | Toolroom Records TOOL119512", 45 RPM, Shape, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Shape, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK | Toolroom Records TOOL1195B12", Repress | 12", Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Let's Get Brutal7:10
- A2Let's Get Brutal (Dub)9:58
- AAThe Brutal House14:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Get Brutal are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Let's Get Brutal are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1986 and 2026.
When was Let's Get Brutal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US. One of them is Cutting Records CR-210.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Get Brutal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR-210, CR-210-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A- ▷ CR-2I0-A HERbIE Jr :v) and A- ▷ CR-2I0-AA HERbIE Jr :v). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Get Brutal 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.