USA & Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Quality QUS 1008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
QUS-1008-A MASTERDISK HW QURunout side A
QUS-1008-B MASTERDISK HW QURunout side B
RiotBorn In America
Vinyl pressings
Born In America
by Riot · 1983
11 pressings7 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Born In America was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Born In America
2 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 2 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Metal 45001ZYX Records 45001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-45001/A etSide One
ZYX-45001/B etSide Two
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Metal 45001 / ZYX Records 45001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | USA & Canada | Quality QUS 1008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | USA & Canada | Quality QUS 1008LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Sweden | Jomar Music JMI 84003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5109LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5109LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Grand Slamm Records SLAM 6LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Grand Slamm Records 91-3407LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15369-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2015 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15369-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-15369-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Born In America4:33
- A2You Burn In Me3:38
- A3Wings Of Fire4:40
- A4Running From The Law4:24
- A5Devil Woman3:57
- B1Vigilante Killer3:02
- B2Heavy Metal Machine3:35
- B3Where Soldiers Rule3:43
- B4Gunfighter4:25
- B5Promised Land3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born In America are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Born In America are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 2015.
When was Born In America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in USA & Canada, Germany. One of them is Quality QUS 1008.
How do I tell if my copy of Born In America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QUS 1008, 45001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, QUS-1008-A MASTERDISK HW QU and QUS-1008-B MASTERDISK HW QU. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Born In America 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.
