Vinyl pressings
by Shriekback · 1986
Gunning For The Buddha 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.
10 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
12 IS 314 A-1U-1-2—Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
12 IS 314 B-1U-1-1—Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
12IS 314 A-1U-1-2⇀ JONZRunout side A, stamped, variant 2 (JONZ etched)
12 IS 314 B-1U-1-1⇀ :. :Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
IS 314 A-1U-1-1-X1Runout stamped side A
IS 314 B-1U-1-1— -1→ 1Runout stamped side B
IS 314-ALabel side A
IS 314-BLabel side B
ST-IL-50559-ARLabels
MX - 67315
MX - 67316
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Island Records K-137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Island Records K 137 / Island Records K-137First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Canada | Island Records SB 8662First year12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Island Records 108 811First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Island Records RI-2003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 314First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records IS 314First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Island Records 7-99480First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | US | Island Records 7-99480First year7", Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Island Records 7-99480First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Island Records PR 98612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
11 vinyl pressings of Gunning For The Buddha are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Island Records 12 IS 314.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 IS 314, IS 314, 7-99480, K-137) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 IS 314 A-1U-1-2— and 12 IS 314 B-1U-1-1—. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
