UK
November 29, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 6052Radioactive 8276761
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 6052 A-01-01-1 DSide A [stamped]
CHR 6052 B-01-01-1 DSide B [stamped]
CHR 6052 ASide A [label]
CHR 6052 BSide B [label]
RamonesAcid Eaters
Vinyl pressings
Acid Eaters
by Ramones · 1993
14 pressings6 countriesPunkRock
Acid Eaters was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Acid Eaters
5 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 827676 1Radioactive 827676 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BMG 827676 1-A 1ST A1Runout, Side A, Variant 1
BMG 827676 1-B 1ST B3Runout, Side B, Variant 1
BMG 827676 1-A 1ST A1Runout, Side A, Variant 2
BMG 827676 1-B 1ST B2Runout, Side B, Variant 2
Greece
1993- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 6052Chrysalis 7243 8 27676 1 9
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8276761 A'Runout side A
8276761 B'Runout side B
Spain
1993- Label and catalog number
- Radioactive 066 8276761Chrysalis 066 8276761
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
066 8276761 A IN3 DMMSide A
066 826761 B IN3 DMMSide B
Greece
1993- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 6052Chrysalis 7243 8 27676 1 9
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8276761 A'Runout side A
8276761 B'Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil | Chrysalis 827676 1 / Radioactive 827676 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1993 | Greece | Chrysalis CHR 6052 / Chrysalis 7243 8 27676 1 9First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1993 | Greece | Chrysalis CHR 6052 / Chrysalis 7243 8 27676 1 9First yearLP, Album, Mispress, Stereo | LP, Album, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1993 | Spain | Radioactive 066 8276761 / Chrysalis 066 8276761First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 6052 / Radioactive 8276761First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | Russia | Santa Records П94 RAT 30743LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1997 | Germany | Old Gold Wreckords ST-6268324LP, 45 RPM, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Let Them Eat Vinyl LETV066LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Let Them Eat Vinyl LETV066LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | UK | Let Them Eat Vinyl LETV066LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Let Them Eat Vinyl LETV066LPLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unknown | Музыка KOT 191186LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2023 | Unknown | Surf City Records SR 015LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2023 | Russia | Pirate Love Records 047. 2023LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Journey To The Center Of The Mind2:52
- A2Substitute3:15
- A3Out Of Time2:41
- A4The Shape Of Things To Come1:46
- A5Somebody To Love2:32
- A6When I Was Young3:16
- B17 And 7 Is1:51
- B2My Back Pages2:27
- B3Can't Seem To Make You Mine2:42
- B4Have You Ever Seen The Rain2:22
- B5I Can't Control Myself2:56
- B6Surf City2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Acid Eaters are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Acid Eaters are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1993 and 2023.
When was Acid Eaters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, Brazil, Greece, Spain. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 6052, released November 29, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Acid Eaters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 6052, 827676 1, 066 8276761) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 6052 A-01-01-1 D and CHR 6052 B-01-01-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Acid Eaters 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.
