Japan
July 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic P-1989
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P-1989-1 1-A-4A-Side Runout
P-1989-2 1-A-4B-Side Runout
P-1989-1A-Side Label
P-1989-2B-Side Label
RattLay It Down
Vinyl pressings
Lay It Down
by Ratt · 1985
17 pressings8 countriesHard RockRock
Lay It Down 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 Lay It Down
17 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Japan
July 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic P-1989
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P-1989-1 1-A-4A-Side Runout
P-1989-2 1-A-4B-Side Runout
P-1989-1A-Side Label
P-1989-2B-Side Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A9546T
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A9546Atlantic 789546-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A9546 A-1 DAMONTSide A runout
A9546 B-1 DAMONTSide B runout
A9546 ASide A label
A9546 BSide B label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A9546 P
- Format
- 7", Shape, Picture Disc
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89546
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STERLING SRC STA 47898 1 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
STERLING SRC STA 47899-1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
ST-A-47898-SPA-Side Label
ST-A-47899-SPB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 95467First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 95467First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Atlantic 789 546-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Mexico | Atlantic SWA-208First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Atlantic S7895467First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Spain | Atlantic S 789 546-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic A9546TFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic A9546 / Atlantic 789546-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic A9546 PFirst year7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89546First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic PR 734First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89546First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89546First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89546First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Atlantic 7-89546First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALay It Down3:23
- BGot Me On The Line3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lay It Down are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Lay It Down are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Lay It Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Japan, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Atlantic P-1989, released July 10, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Lay It Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-1989, A9546T, A9546, A9546 P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P-1989-1 1-A-4 and P-1989-2 1-A-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lay It Down 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.
