UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5132Polydor 817 551-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLD 5132 A // 3 ▽ 420 H 11 1 ITS TOO CHILDISHRunout side A
POLD 5132 B // 3 ▽ 420 H 11 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENTRunout side B
SamsonDon't Get Mad - Get Even
Vinyl pressings
Don't Get Mad - Get Even
by Samson · 1984
10 pressings7 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Don't Get Mad - Get Even was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Don't Get Mad - Get Even
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 551-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160 817551 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAM A3Runout stamped A side
160 817551 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAM A2Runout stamped B side
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 551-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 551-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8175511 A520 11 03 84Side One, stamped
8175511 B520Side Two, stamped
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 551-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 28MM 0342
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Polydor 817 551-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 817 551-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Polydor 817 551-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Polydor 817 551-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0342LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POLD 5132 / Polydor 817 551-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK & Europe | Polydor 817 551-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK & Europe | Polydor 817 551-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2222280First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Are You Ready
- A2Love Hungry
- A3Burning Up
- A4The Fight Goes On
- A5Don't Get Mad - Get Even
- B1Into The Valley
- B2Bite On The Bullet
- B3Doctor Ice
- B4Front Page News
- B5Leaving Love (Behind)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Get Mad - Get Even are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Get Mad - Get Even are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Don't Get Mad - Get Even first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor POLD 5132.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Get Mad - Get Even is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLD 5132, 817 551-1, 28MM 0342, 2222280) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLD 5132 A // 3 ▽ 420 H 11 1 ITS TOO CHILDISH and POLD 5132 B // 3 ▽ 420 H 11 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Get Mad - Get Even 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.