UK
February 28, 1986- Label and catalog number
- K.422 KCC 2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
timtom MPO KCC 2 A1Runout, side A, etched
MPO KCC 2 B1 TYRunout, side B, etched
SwansGreed
Vinyl pressings
Greed
by Swans · 1986
11 pressings4 countriesIndustrialExperimentalRock
Greed was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Greed
8 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- K.422 KCC 2
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
timtom MPO KCC 2 A1
MPO KCC 2 B1 TY
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- K.422 KCC2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
timtom MPO KCC 2 A1Runout, side A, etched
MPO KCC 2 B1 TYRunout, side B, etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- K.422 KCC2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
timtom MPO KCC 2 A1Runout, side A, etched
MPO KCC 2 B1 TYRunout, side B, etched
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- PVC Records PVC 8949
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PVC-8949-SA STERLING HUBSide A etched, STERLING stamped
PVC-8949-SB STERLING HUBSide B etched, STERLING stamped
Japan
October 1986- Label and catalog number
- Vap 35170-25
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Netherlands | K.422 KCC2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | K.422 KCC 2First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | K.422 KCC2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | K.422 KCC2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | PVC Records PVC 8949First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | PVC Records PVC8949LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | UK | K.422 KCC 2LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | UK | K.422 KCC 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Vap 35170-25First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Vap 35170-25First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | X.999 X999LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Fool
- A2Anything For You
- A3Nobody
- A4Stupid Child
- B1Greed
- B2Heaven
- B3Money Is Flesh
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greed are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Greed are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 2022.
When was Greed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is K.422 KCC 2, released February 28, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Greed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KCC 2, KCC2, PVC 8949, 35170-25) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, timtom MPO KCC 2 A1 and MPO KCC 2 B1 TY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Greed 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.