UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 2006Capitol Records 24 0508 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
SamsonHead Tactics
Vinyl pressings
Head Tactics
by Samson · 1986
13 pressings11 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Head Tactics was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Tactics
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12467
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12467 F-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-22767-F1 △11764 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally I-IRunout side A, variant 1
ST-2-12467 F-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-22768-F1 △11764-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally I-IRunout side B, variant 1
ST-1-12467 F-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-22767-F1 △11764 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 1-2 SP 0-1 AL-SPRunout side A, variant 2
ST-2-12467 F-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-22768-F1 △11764-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 0-1 AL-SPRunout side B, variant 2
Japan
May 22, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECS-81757
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
STI-12467 1S 1 6-5Stamped Side A
STI-12467 1S 2Stamped Side B
Argentina
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 81 2405081Capitol Records 158394
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST.240508
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
Side A (Hand Etched) ST 240 508 A
Side B (Hand Etched) ST 240 508 B
Brazil
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 31C 064 240508
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
240508 1 01 ℗1986 200Runout etched side A
240508 2 01 ℗1986 200Runout etched side B
31C 064 240508 APrinted on A side label
31C 064 240508 BPrinted on B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Capitol Records 81 2405081 / Capitol Records 158394First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Argentina | Capitol Records 81 2405081 / Capitol Records 158394First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Capitol Records ST.240508First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 240508First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 12467First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064-24 0508 1LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1986 | Italy | Capitol Records 64 2405081First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM 1380First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Spain | Capitol Records 064 24 0508 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | UK | Capitol Records EST 2006 / Capitol Records 24 0508 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records ST-12467First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81757First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81757First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Vice Versa3:15
- A2Earth Mother4:33
- A3Losing My Grip3:53
- A4Take It Like A Man4:04
- A5Once Bitten4:31
- B1Go To Hell3:15
- B2Hard Times4:26
- B3Nice Girl3:23
- B4Too Close To Rock3:33
- B5Walking Out On You6:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Head Tactics are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Head Tactics are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Head Tactics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records EST 2006.
How do I tell if my copy of Head Tactics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EST 2006, ST-12467, ECS-81757, 81 2405081) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Head Tactics 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.