UK
October 1986- Label and catalog number
- Power Of Voice Communications NEB 4Transglobal NEB 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
① NEB-4-A D I timtom LYN-18120-1C ·Z·Side A runout
① NEB-4-B TY LYN-18121-1C ·Z·Side B runout
Nitzer EbbMurderous
Vinyl pressings
Murderous
by Nitzer Ebb · 1986
12 pressings4 countriesEBMElectronic
Murderous 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 Murderous
4 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.
UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Transglobal Power Of Voice Communications 12 NEB 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 NEB-4-A LYN-18004-1C ·Z· timtom AC ①Runout side A, etched; variant 1
12 NEB-4-B LYN-18005-1C ·Z· AC ①Runout side B, etched; variant 1
12 NEB-4-A LYN-18004-1C ·Z· timtom ①Runout side A, etched; variant 2
12 NEB-4-B TY LYN-18005-1C ·Z· ①Runout side B, etched; variant 2
UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Power Of Voice Communications NEB 4Transglobal NEB 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
① NEB-4-A D I timtom LYN-18120-1C ·Z·Side A runout
① NEB-4-B TY LYN-18121-1C ·Z·Side B runout
UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Transglobal Power Of Voice Communications 12 NEB 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
I2 NEB-4-A LYN-I8004-IC ·Z· timtom ①Runout side A
I2 NEB-4-B TY LYN-I8005-IC ·Z· ①Runout side B
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Power Of Voice Communications NEB 4 / Transglobal NEB 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | Transglobal / Power Of Voice Communications 12 NEB 4First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Power Of Voice Communications NEB 4 / Transglobal NEB 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Transglobal / Power Of Voice Communications 12 NEB 4First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1987 | Spain | Transglobal / Power Of Voice Communications 12 NEB 412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records 9 20691-0 / Geffen Records 0-2069112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records 9 20691-0 / Geffen Records 0-2069112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records 0-2069112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | Germany | Mute INT 111.859 / Mute 7 NEB 47", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Mute INT 126.884 / Mute 12 NEB 412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Mute INT 111.859 / Mute 7 NEB 47", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Mute INT 126.884 / Mute 12 NEB 412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AMurderous3:32
- BFitness To Purpose4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Murderous are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Murderous are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Murderous first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK. One of them is Power Of Voice Communications NEB 4, released October 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Murderous is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NEB 4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ① NEB-4-A D I timtom LYN-18120-1C ·Z· and ① NEB-4-B TY LYN-18121-1C ·Z·. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Murderous 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.
