Germany
July 1986- Label and catalog number
- Noise International N 0046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N 0046-A2 SNBSide A
N 0046-B SNBSide B
TankardZombie Attack
Vinyl pressings
Zombie Attack
by Tankard · 1986
10 pressings4 countriesThrashHeavy MetalRock
Zombie Attack 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 Zombie Attack
3 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Noise International N 0046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N 0046-A2 SNBRunout side A, variant 1
N 0046-B SNBRunout side B, variant 1
N 0046-A2 H.T. SNBRunout side A, variant 2
N 0046-B SNBRunout side B, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Combat 88561-8129-1Noise International 88561-8129-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
88561-8129-1 ̶ ̶N̶ ̶0̶0̶4̶5̶-̶A̶2̶ SNBRunout A
88561-8129-2 ̶ ̶N̶ ̶0̶0̶4̶5̶ ̶B̶ SNBRunout B
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | Noise International N 0046LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Germany | Noise International N 0046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Combat 88561-8129-1 / Noise International 88561-8129-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Noise International N 0046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 3066-1LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 3066-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2013 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 3066-1LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 3066-1LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Noise NOISELP039LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2025-04LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Zombie Attack3:49
- A2Acid Death4:45
- A3Mercenary3:24
- A4Maniac Forces5:05
- A5Alcohol2:06
- B1(Empty) Tankard4:43
- B2Thrash Till Death2:31
- B3Chains3:36
- B4Poison3:56
- B5Screamin' Victims3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Zombie Attack are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Zombie Attack are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 2025.
When was Zombie Attack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, US. One of them is Noise International N 0046, released July 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Zombie Attack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use N 0046, 88561-8129-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N 0046-A2 SNB and N 0046-B SNB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Zombie Attack 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.