US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1-48909
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C1-48909 G-2 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL
C1-48909 G-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL
Rigor MortisRigor Mortis
Vinyl pressings
Rigor Mortis
by Rigor Mortis · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesThrashSpeed MetalDeath MetalRock
Rigor Mortis was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Rigor Mortis
5 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7 48909 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7489091-A1Side A
7489091-B1Side B
Greece
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 062-7489091
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records, Inc. SLEM-1579
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TI 30-XI-88SLEM-1579 - A
TI 30-Xl-88SLEM-1579- B
Mexico
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records, Inc. SLEM-1579
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TI 30-XI-88SLEM-1579 - A
TI 30-Xl-88SLEM-1579- B
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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | Capitol Records 7 48909 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Capitol Records 062-7489091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | Capitol Records, Inc. SLEM-1579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | Capitol Records, Inc. SLEM-1579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records C1-48909First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Capitol Records C1-48909LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Capitol Records C1-48909LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Capitol Records C1-48909LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2020 | US | Capitol Records C1-48909LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Rigor Mortis (2))LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Welcome To Your Funeral
- A2Demons
- A3Bodily Dismemberment
- A4Condemned To Hell
- A5Wizard Of Gore
- B1Shroud Of Gloom
- B2Die In Pain
- B3Vampire
- B4Re-Animator
- B5Slow Death
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rigor Mortis are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rigor Mortis are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 2020.
When was Rigor Mortis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Germany, Greece, Mexico. One of them is Capitol Records C1-48909.
How do I tell if my copy of Rigor Mortis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C1-48909, 7 48909 1, 062-7489091, SLEM-1579) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C1-48909 G-2 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL and C1-48909 G-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rigor Mortis 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.