UK
September 14, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Earache MOSH450LP
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MOSH 450 LP - A MPORunout A Side
MOSH 450 LP - B MPORunout B Side
MOSH 450 LP C MPORunout C Side
MOSH 450 LP D MPORunout D Side
Rival SonsHead Down
Vinyl pressings
Head Down
by Rival Sons · 2012
14 pressings6 countriesBlues RockHard RockRock
Head Down was first pressed on vinyl in 2012. 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 Head Down
7 pressings came out in 2012, 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.
UK
2012- Label and catalog number
- Earache MOSH450LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Orange
- Runout / matrix
MOSH 450 LP - A MPORunout A Side
MOSH 450 LP - B MPORunout B Side
MOSH 450 LP C MPORunout C Side
MOSH 450 LP D MPORunout D Side
UK
2012- Label and catalog number
- Earache MOSH450LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear
UK
2012- Label and catalog number
- Earache MOSH450LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White
UK
2012- Label and catalog number
- Earache MOSH450LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
MOSH 450 LP - A MPORunout A Side
MOSH 450 LP - B MPORunout B Side
MOSH 450 LP C MPORunout C Side
MOSH 450 LP D MPORunout D Side
UK
2012- Label and catalog number
- Earache MOSH450LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MOSH 450 LP - A MPO 104019E1/ARunout A Side
MOSH 450 LP - B MPO 104019E2/ARunout B Side
MOSH 450 LP C MPO 104019E3/ARunout C Side
MOSH 450 LP D MPO 104019E4/ARunout D Side
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.
2010s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Earache MOSH450LPFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2012 | UK | Earache MOSH450LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Earache MOSH450LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Earache MOSH450LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Earache MOSH450LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Earache MOSH450LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2012 | UK | Earache MOSH450LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2013 | US | Century Media 9034-1LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | UK & Europe | Earache MOSH450LPLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 2019 | Europe | Earache MOSH450LPLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Earache MOSH450LPLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | France | Sacred Tongue Recordings 58883LPLP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Sacred Tongue Recordings 58883D2CLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Earache MOSH450LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Keep On Swinging
- A2Wild Animal
- A3You Want To
- A4Until The Sun Comes
- A5Run From Revelation
- B1Jordan
- B2All The Way
- B3The Heist
- B4Three Fingers
- C1Nava
- C2Manifest Destiny Pt. 1
- D1Manifest Destiny Pt. 2
- D2True
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Head Down are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Head Down are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2012 and 2024.
When was Head Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2012, in UK, Europe. One of them is Earache MOSH450LP, released September 14, 2012.
How do I tell if my copy of Head Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOSH450LP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MOSH 450 LP - A MPO and MOSH 450 LP - B MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Head 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.
