Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 317Elektra 81/521
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 52317 A2 81/521 A2 SSTRunout A side, stamped / etched
R / S Alsdorf 52317 B2 X 81/521 B2 SSTRunout B side, stamped / etched
SupermaxMeets The Almighty
Vinyl pressings
Meets The Almighty
by Supermax · 1981
10 pressings6 countriesSpace RockDiscoElectronicRock
Meets The Almighty was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Meets The Almighty
5 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 317Elektra 81/521
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 52317 A2 81/521 A2 SSTRunout A side, stamped / etched
R / S Alsdorf 52317 B2 X 81/521 B2 SSTRunout B side, stamped / etched
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 317
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 317Elektra 81/521
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKC 6123
- 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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 317 / Elektra 81/521First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 317 / Elektra 81/521First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Elektra ELK 52 317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 52 317 / Elektra 81/521First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Elektra EKC 6123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Elektra ELK 52 317LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Russia | Warner Music Russia 07403830 / Elektra 07403830LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Russia | Warner Music Russia 9029568993 / Elektra 9029568993LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2019 | Russia | Elektra 9029568993LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Elektra 81/521LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1As Long As There Is You7:27
- A2Tonight4:12
- A3Hammer5:22
- A4Today I Fall In Love Again2:53
- B1Madness6:19
- B2We Are The Gang3:47
- B3Aya Jah Jah4:22
- B4Superdub4:25
- B5Sunshine People3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Meets The Almighty are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Meets The Almighty are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 2019.
When was Meets The Almighty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa. One of them is Elektra ELK 52 317.
How do I tell if my copy of Meets The Almighty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ELK 52 317, EKC 6123) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R / S Alsdorf 52317 A2 81/521 A2 SST and R / S Alsdorf 52317 B2 X 81/521 B2 SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Meets The Almighty 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.
