US
September 24, 1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75021 5374 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
75021 53741-A-SP1-DMM 1- ̷1̷ 2 MASTERDISK DMMSide A runout, etched
75021 - 5374-1-B-S ̷R̷ P1-DMM 1-1Side B runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Badmotorfinger
by Soundgarden · 1991
27 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockHard RockGrungeRock
Badmotorfinger was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Badmotorfinger
7 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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
September 24, 1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75021 5374 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Yellow Translucent
- Runout / matrix
75021 53741-A SP1 DMM MASTERDISK DMMSide A runout, etched
75021- 5374-1-B SP1 DMMSide B runout, etched
US
September 24, 1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75021 5374 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Alternative Cover
- Runout / matrix
75021 53741-A-SP1-DMM 1- ̷1̷ 2 MASTERDISK DMMSide A runout, etched
75021 - 5374-1-B-S ̷R̷ P1-DMM 1-1Side B runout, etched
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 374-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
3953741 A - 1 U - 1 - 1Side A runout, stamped
3953741 B - 1 U - 1 - 1Side B runout, stamped
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 374-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
395 374 1 S1 1 670 06 1 17Side A runout, variant 1
395 374 1 S2 1 670 06 1 18Side B runout, variant 1
395 374 1 S1 1 670 06 1 18Side A runout, variant 2
395 374 1 S2 1 670 06 1 14Side B runout, variant 2
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 374-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Alternative Cover
- Runout / matrix
395 374 1 S1 1 670 06 11Runout side A, etched, variant 1
395 374 1 S2 1 670 06 11 4Runout side B, etched, variant 1
395 374 1 S1 1 670 06 111Runout side A, etched, variant 2
395 374 1 S2 1 670 06 11Runout side B, etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | A&M Records 395 374-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | A&M Records 395 374-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | A&M Records 395 374-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records 395 374-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | US | A&M Records 75021 5374 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | US | A&M Records 75021 5374 1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | US | A&M Records 75021 5374 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Brazil | A&M Records 395 374-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | South Korea | A&M Records 75021 5374 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | UK | A&M Records 395 374-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Europe | A&M Records 395 374-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2009 | UK | A&M Records 395 374-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
2010s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | A&M Records B0025674-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | A&M Records B0025673-01 / UMe B0025673-01LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | A&M Records B0025673-01 / UMe B0025673-01LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | A&M Records 00602557141559LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Tour Recording | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Tour Recording |
| 2016 | US | A&M Records B0025673-01 / UMe B0025673-01LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | US | A&M Records B0025673-01LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | A&M Records 395-374-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2017 | Europe | A&M Records 395-374-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | A&M Records 00602557141559LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | A&M Records B0025673-01 / UMe B0025673-01LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK & Europe | A&M Records 395 374-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2021 | UK & Europe | A&M Records 00082839537414LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2023 | Europe | A&M Records 395 374-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | US | A&M Records B0025674-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | A&M Records 395374-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Rusty Cage4:26
- A2Outshined5:11
- A3Slaves & Bulldozers6:56
- A4Jesus Christ Pose5:51
- A5Face Pollution2:24
- A6Somewhere4:21
- B1Searching With My Good Eye Closed6:31
- B2Room A Thousand Years Wide4:06
- B3Mind Riot4:49
- B4Drawing Flies2:25
- B5Holy Water5:07
- B6New Damage5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Badmotorfinger are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Badmotorfinger are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1991 and 2023.
When was Badmotorfinger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Europe, Germany. One of them is A&M Records 75021 5374 1, released September 24, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Badmotorfinger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 75021 5374 1, 395 374-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 75021 53741-A-SP1-DMM 1- ̷1̷ 2 MASTERDISK DMM and 75021 - 5374-1-B-S ̷R̷ P1-DMM 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Badmotorfinger 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.
