UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAL 138
- Format
- LP, Album
RageNice 'N' Dirty
Vinyl pressings
Nice 'N' Dirty
by Rage · 1982
12 pressings9 countriesHard RockRock
Nice 'N' Dirty 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 Nice 'N' Dirty
8 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAL 138
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAL 138
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CAL 138 A-2U-I-I- JA TAPE ONESide A runout
CAL 138 B-1U JA TAPE ONESide B runout
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 67.897Carrere 67897
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
67897 67897/1Side A label
67897 67897/2Side B label
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2934 150
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2934 150 S 1 320 1BSide A
2934 150 S 2 320 1BSide B
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere P-11300
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P-11300-1 3 K2P 1-A-1A-Side Runout
P-11300-2 1-A-1B-Side Runout
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Carrere 67.897 / Carrere 67897First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Carrere 2934 150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Carrere P-11300First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Carrere P-11300First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Carrere CAL 138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Carrere CAL 138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Carrere CAL 138First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1982 | Venezuela | Carrere 102-33512First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Carrere FZ 38460LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Carrere BFZ 38460LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Mexico | Carrere M/S-2313-4LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1985 | Brazil | Carrere 308.7071LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1American Radio Stations
- A2Wasted Years
- A3Woman
- A4Heartbreaker
- A5Silver And Gold
- B1Long Way From Home
- B2Only Child
- B3Blame It On The Night
- B4Wild Cat Woman
- B5Ready To Go
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nice 'N' Dirty are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Nice 'N' Dirty are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1985.
When was Nice 'N' Dirty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, France, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Carrere CAL 138.
How do I tell if my copy of Nice 'N' Dirty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAL 138, 67.897, 2934 150, P-11300) 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 Nice 'N' Dirty 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.