Canada
July 1987- Label and catalog number
- Fringe Product FPL 3042Fist Fight Records FPL 3042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Razor #1 - A FPL 3042 - AA runout etched
Razor #2 - B FPL 3042 - BB runout etched
RazorCustom Killing
Vinyl pressings
Custom Killing
by Razor · 1987
10 pressings2 countriesSpeed MetalRock
Custom Killing was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Custom Killing
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Fringe Product FPL 3042 / Fist Fight Records FPL 3042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 420LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 420LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 420LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 420LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| 2019 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 420LP, Album, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 420LP, Album, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 420LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| 2021 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 420LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 420LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Survival Of The Fittest11:00
- A2Shoutout4:57
- A3Forced Annihilation5:52
- B1Last Rites11:04
- B2Snake Eyes2:38
- B3White Noise5:29
- B4Going Under4:05
- B5Russian Ballet0:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Custom Killing are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Custom Killing are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1987 and 2021.
When was Custom Killing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Canada. One of them is Fringe Product FPL 3042, released July 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Custom Killing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FPL 3042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Razor #1 - A FPL 3042 - A and Razor #2 - B FPL 3042 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Custom Killing 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.
