UK
July 1976- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1490
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
SlikThe Kid's A Punk
Vinyl pressings
The Kid's A Punk
by Slik · 1976
11 pressings8 countriesGlamPower PopRockPop
The Kid's A Punk 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 The Kid's A Punk
11 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 8 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
July 1976- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1490
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1490 A-1U G 1Runout Side A (Etched)
BELL 1490 B-1U G 1Runout Side B (Etched)
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1490
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1490 A-1U 1 GSide A runout stamped
BELL 1490 B 1U 1 GSide B runout stamped
Japan
October 5, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista IER-20096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL-11253
- Format
- 7"
Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 4c 006-98070
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Bell Records BELL-11253First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Belgium | Bell Records 4c 006-98070First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-98 070 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-98 070First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1490First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Bell Records NG 761First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Bell Records BL 326First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1490First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1490First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1490First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Australia | Bell Records BELL-11253First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Arista IER-20096First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Kid's A Punk4:08
- BSlik Shuffle2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Kid's A Punk are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Kid's A Punk are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Kid's A Punk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, Japan, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1490, released July 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of The Kid's A Punk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1490, IER-20096, BELL-11253, 4c 006-98070) 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 The Kid's A Punk 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.
