US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 7 73359-1Enigma 7 73359-1
- Format
- 12", EP
- Runout / matrix
7 73359-1-ASide A Label
7 73359-1-BSide B Label
D1-1-73359 G-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL SRC
D1-2-73359 G-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL SRC
Sacred ReichSurf Nicaragua
Vinyl pressings
Surf Nicaragua
by Sacred Reich · 1988
14 pressings4 countriesThrashSpeed MetalRock
Surf Nicaragua 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 Surf Nicaragua
4 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records RR 9512 1Roadrunner Records RR 9512 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RR-9512-ASide A runout
RR-9512-BSide B runout
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records RR 9512 1Roadrunner Records RR 9512 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
RR-9512-A 08-25003-20-1A 1ARunout side A - Etched
RR-9512-B 08-25003-20-1B 1ARunout side B - Etched
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records RR 9512 1Roadrunner Records RR 9512 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
RR-9512-A 08-25003-20-1A 1ARunout side A - Etched
RR-9512-B 08-25003-20-1B 1ARunout side B - Etched
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Metal Blade Records RR 9512 1 / Roadrunner Records RR 9512 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Metal Blade Records RR 9512 1 / Roadrunner Records RR 9512 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1988 | Europe | Metal Blade Records RR 9512 1 / Roadrunner Records RR 9512 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1988 | US | Metal Blade Records 7 73359-1 / Enigma 7 73359-1First year12", EP | 12", EP |
| 1989 | Brazil | Heavy Metal Maniac Records MREP112", EP | 12", EP |
| 1989 | US | Metal Blade Records 7 73411-112", EP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", EP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-17009-1 PD12", EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 12", EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unknown | Metal Blade Records 3984-15753-112", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Unknown | Metal Blade Records 3984-15753-112", EP, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Unknown | Metal Blade Records 3984-15753-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 2021 | Unknown | Metal Blade Records 3984-15753-112", EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15753-112", EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-15753-112", EP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15753-112", EP, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Surf Nicaragua4:45
- A2One Nation3:20
- B1War Pigs6:14
- B2Draining You Of Life3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surf Nicaragua are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Surf Nicaragua are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 2021.
When was Surf Nicaragua first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Europe. One of them is Metal Blade Records 7 73359-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Surf Nicaragua is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 73359-1, RR 9512 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 73359-1-A and 7 73359-1-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Surf Nicaragua 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.
