US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12237
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12237-Z3 STOP WITH THE RAPE OF THE EARTH Sterling (stamped)Side 1 [Etched]
YOU WERE NOT MADE FOR THIS ST-2-12237-Z3 Sterling (stamped)Side 2 [Etched]
Vinyl pressings
Coup D'Etat
by Plasmatics · 1982
22 pressings15 countriesPunkHeavy MetalRock
Coup D'Etat was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Coup D'Etat
17 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12237
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST - 1 - 12237 - Z3 STOP WITH THE RAPE OF THE EARTH STERLINGSide A runout, Variant 1
ST - 2 - 12237 - Z3 YOU WERE NOT MADE FOR THIS STERLINGSide B runout, Variant 1
ST - I - I2237 - ZI #I STOP WITH THE RAPE OF THE EARTH STERLING 0Side A runout, Variant 2
ST - 2 - I2237 - ZI #I YOU WERE NOT MADE FOR THIS STERLING 0Side B runout, Variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12237
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12237-Z3 STOP WITH THE RAPE OF THE EARTH ─◁Runout Side A [Etched]
ST-2-12237-Z3 #2 YOU WERE NOT MADE FOR THIS ─◁Runout Side B [Etched]
STERLINGRunout Sides A/B [Stamped]
ST-1-12237Label Side A
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 12237
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EST 1 12237-1-1-1Side 1
EST 2 12237-1-1-1Side 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 12237
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Australia & New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST.12237
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-12237First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | Capitol Records ST.12237First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064-400131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12237First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Capitol Records 2C 070-400131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Capitol Records 2C 070-400131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Capitol Records 1A 064-400131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM - 1145First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 064-400131First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 064-400.131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Capitol Records EST 12237First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Capitol Records EST 12237First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records ST-12237First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records ST-12237First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Put Your Love In Me3:52
- A2Stop4:38
- A3Rock N Roll4:18
- A4Lightning Breaks4:00
- A5No Class2:36
- B1Mistress Of Taboo3:15
- B2Country Fairs3:38
- B3Path Of Glory4:41
- B4Just Like On TV3:15
- B5The Damned4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Coup D'Etat are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Coup D'Etat are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1982 and 1986.
When was Coup D'Etat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-12237.
How do I tell if my copy of Coup D'Etat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-12237, EST 12237, ST.12237, 31C 064-400131) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-12237-Z3 STOP WITH THE RAPE OF THE EARTH Sterling (stamped) and YOU WERE NOT MADE FOR THIS ST-2-12237-Z3 Sterling (stamped). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Coup D'Etat 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.
