Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Zensor Zensor 10
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · First pressing, Superimposed Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
66.20 269-01-1 H1Side A runout
66.20 269-01-2 H1Side B runout
Sonic YouthKill Yr. Idols
Vinyl pressings
Kill Yr. Idols
by Sonic Youth · 1983
13 pressings2 countriesAvantgardePost-PunkIndie RockRock
Kill Yr. Idols was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Kill Yr. Idols
1 pressing came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Zensor Zensor 10First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1985 | Germany | Zensor Zensor 1012", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1987 | Germany | Zensor Zensor 1012", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Not On Label (Sonic Youth)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2011 | US | Not On Label (Sonic Youth)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Unknown | Zensor Zensor 1012", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Not On Label (Sonic Youth)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2013 | US | Not On Label (Sonic Youth)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Not On Label (Sonic Youth)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Zensor Zensor 1012", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Not On Label (Sonic Youth)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Not On Label (Sonic Youth)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Not On Label (Sonic Youth)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Protect Me You
- A2Shaking Hell 1
- A3Shaking Hell 2
- AA1Kill Yr. Idols
- AA2Brother James
- AA3Early American
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kill Yr. Idols are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Kill Yr. Idols are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1983 and 2013.
When was Kill Yr. Idols first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany. One of them is Zensor Zensor 10.
How do I tell if my copy of Kill Yr. Idols is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Zensor 10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 66.20 269-01-1 H1 and 66.20 269-01-2 H1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kill Yr. Idols 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.
