UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Enigma ENVLP 1010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ENVLP 1010 A-1-1-2Side A runout, stamped
ENVLP 1010 B-1-1-1Side B runout, stamped
ENVLP 1010-ASide A label
ENVLP 1010-BSide B label
StryperAgainst The Law
Vinyl pressings
Against The Law
by Stryper · 1990
10 pressings9 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Against The Law was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Against The Law
8 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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.
South Korea
November 10, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 7 73527-1Enigma AKPL-0008
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 066 7735271
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
773527 1 01 ℗1990 200
773527 2 01 ℗1990 200
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 064-7 73527 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7735271-A1Runout side A
7735271-B1Runout side B
Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox 64 7735271
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 64 7735271
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | Enigma 066 7735271First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Enigma 064-7 73527 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Not On LabelLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Italy | Hispavox 64 7735271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Italy | Enigma 64 7735271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Enigma 3527-1 / Enigma 08-25594-20First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Hispavox 066 77 3527 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | Enigma ENVLP 1010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Korea | Enigma 7 73527-1 / Enigma AKPL-0008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | EMI 11001330LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Against The Law3:49
- A2Two Time Woman3:40
- A3Rock The People3:34
- A4Two Bodies (One Mind One Soul)5:17
- A5Not That Kind Of Guy3:59
- B1Shining Star4:22
- B2Ordinary Man3:51
- B3Lady4:53
- B4Caught In The Middle3:48
- B5Rock The Hell Out Of You3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Against The Law are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Against The Law are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Against The Law first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, South Korea, Brazil, Europe and more. One of them is Enigma ENVLP 1010.
How do I tell if my copy of Against The Law is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ENVLP 1010, 7 73527-1, 066 7735271, 064-7 73527 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ENVLP 1010 A-1-1-2 and ENVLP 1010 B-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Against The Law 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.
