UK
November 26, 1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2566 A-1Side A (Label)
EMI 2566 B-2Side B (Label)
Vinyl pressings
Anarchy In The U.K.
by Sex Pistols · 1976
73 pressings11 countriesPunkRock
Anarchy In The U.K. was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Anarchy In The U.K.
13 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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
November 26, 1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2566 A-1Side A Label
EMI 2566 B-2Side B Label
UK
November 1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2566 A-1Side A runout, stamped
EMI 2566 B-2Side B runout, stamped
UK
November 26, 1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint · Chris Thomas Miscredit.
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2566 A-1Side A runout
EMI 2566 B-2Side B runout
EMI 2566ASide A label
EMI 2566BSide B label
UK
November 26, 1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Chris Thomas Miscredit.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2566ASide A label
EMI 2566BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 73 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | EMI EMI-11334First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Australia | EMI EMI-11334First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | EMI EMI 11334First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Belgium | EMI 4 C 006-06294First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-06 294 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-06 294First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-06294First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 25667", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 2566First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 2566First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 2566First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 2566First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | EMI 2566First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 2566First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2566First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | France | Sex Pistols 740 50112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Virgin VS 1431 / Virgin 7243 8 90041 7 57", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1992 | UK | Virgin VS 14317", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Reissue |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-06 2947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2007 | UK | Sex Pistols Records 740 5017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | Europe | EMI EMI 25667", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2007 | Europe | EMI EMI 25667", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | EMI 5C 006-06294 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-06 2947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2011 | Europe | EMI 5C 006-06294 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-06 2947", Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2012 | Europe | Universal UMC SEXPISS1976(1)7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2016 | Unknown | Sex Pistols Records 640 1127", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc |
| 2016 | Belgium | EMI 4C006-062947", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2016 | Germany | EMI 5C006-06 2947", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc |
| 2016 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-06 2947", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2018 | Unknown | EMI 420167", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited |
2020s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Unknown | Sex Pistols Records 640 1127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Unknown | Sex Pistols Records 640 1127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Unknown | Sex Pistols Records 640 1127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Unknown | Sex Pistols Records 640 1127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-062947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-062947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-062947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-062947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-06 2947", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-06 2947", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-06 2947", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-06 2947", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Netherlands | Not On Label (Sex Pistols)7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-062947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-062947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Sex Pistols 640 1127", Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Sex Pistols 740 50112", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Sex Pistols 740 50112", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Sex Pistols Records 740 5017", Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | France | Sex Pistols Records 740 5017", Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | France | Sex Pistols Records 740 5017", Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | EMI 1C 006-06 2947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Germany | EMI 1C 006-06 2947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Germany | EMI 1C 006-06 2947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing |
| ? | Japan | EMI EMR-203737", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Japan | EMI EMR-203737", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Japan | EMI EMR-203737", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-062947", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AAnarchy In The U.K.
- BI Wanna Be Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anarchy In The U.K. are there?
73 vinyl pressings of Anarchy In The U.K. are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1976 and 2023.
When was Anarchy In The U.K. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, New Zealand, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is EMI 2566, released November 26, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Anarchy In The U.K. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2566, EMI 2566, EMI-11334, EMI 11334) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 2566 A-1 and EMI 2566 B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anarchy In The U.K. 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.
