Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 4046Epic JE 36181
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX188954 ELPS4046-1Runout, Side A
Δ MX188955 ELPS4046-2Runout, Side B
MX188954Label, Side A
MX188955Label, Side B
Russ BallardBarnet Dogs
Vinyl pressings
Barnet Dogs
by Russ Ballard · 1979
15 pressings6 countriesHard RockRock
Barnet Dogs was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Barnet Dogs
1 pressing came out in 1979, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4046 / Epic JE 36181First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Europe | Epic 83867 / Epic EPC 83867LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25 3P-223LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25 3P-223LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 83867LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Epic NJE 36186 / Epic 36186LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Epic JE 36186LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic NJE 36186 / Epic JE 36186LP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1980 | US | Epic JE 36186LP, Album, Misprint, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic NJE 36186LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic NJE 36186 / Epic JE 36186LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Epic JE 36186LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Epic NJE 36186 / Epic 36186LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Canada | Epic JE 36186LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 460420 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1René Didn't Do It2:52
- A2Ain't No Turning Back3:54
- A3Bad Boy5:14
- A4On The Rebound3:20
- A5She Said "Yeah"3:15
- B1It's Too Late4:08
- B2Feels Like The Real Thing3:55
- B3Riding With The Angels4:06
- B4Beware5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Barnet Dogs are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Barnet Dogs are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Barnet Dogs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Australia. One of them is Epic ELPS 4046.
How do I tell if my copy of Barnet Dogs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ELPS 4046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Δ MX188954 ELPS4046-1 and Δ MX188955 ELPS4046-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Barnet Dogs 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.
