UK & US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic Records TA 6859
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Shot In The Dark
by Ozzy Osbourne · 1985
25 pressings12 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Shot In The Dark 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 Shot In The Dark
1 pressing came out in 1985, 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 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK & US | Epic Records TA 6859First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 11217", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 11217", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | CBS ZS4-058107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPCA 71587", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 68597", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Epic SC-721237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Epic EPCA 68597", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Epic A 12.685912", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Epic EPC A 71587", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Epic7", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic QA 68597", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1986 | UK | Epic A 68597", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1986 | US | CBS Associated Records ZAS 226112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | CBS Associated Records ZS4-05810 / CBS Associated Records ZS4 058107", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AShot In The Dark4:25
- BRock 'N' Roll Rebel5:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shot In The Dark are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Shot In The Dark are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Shot In The Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK & US. One of them is Epic Records TA 6859.
How do I tell if my copy of Shot In The Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TA 6859) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shot In The Dark 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.
