US
January 1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7 1-80125Atlantic 80125-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrolton Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-835361
ST-A-835362
STA-835361-1A G1 A6
STA-835362-1A G1 A3
Vinyl pressings
Penetrator
by Ted Nugent · 1984
24 pressings15 countriesHard RockRock
Penetrator was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Penetrator
24 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 15 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80125-1
- Format
- LP, Album · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-835361-A MASTERDISK RL SMI-1 SRCA-side, etched, Masterdisk stamped, variant 1
ST-A-835362-A SRC MASTERDISK RL SMI-1B-side, etched, Masterdisk stamped, variant 1
ST-A-835361-A MASTERDISK RL 1·1SM1-1 SRCA-side, etched, Masterdisk stamped, variant 2
ST-A-835362-A SRC MASTERDISK RL 1-1B-side, etched, Masterdisk stamped, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80125-1Atlantic 7 8015-1
- Format
- LP, Album · AR - Allied Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-835361-A [MASTERDISK stamp] RL B-18925-A △5990 0- 3SPAR [SRC logo stamp]Runout, side A, etched
ST-A-835362-A [SRC logo stamp] [MASTERDISK stamp] RL B-18926-A △5990-X 0- 3SPARRunout, side B, etched
ST-A-835361-ARLabel, side A
ST-A-835362-ARLabel, side B
Country unknown
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78-0125-1Atlantic 780 125-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 780125-1-A (SRC LOGO) MASTERDISKVariant 1, side A stamped
X DK ̶S̶ 2 25 ST-A-835361-A RLVariant 1, side A etched
R/S Alsdorf 780125-1-B (SRC LOGO) MASTERDISKVariant 1, Side B stamped
X Z 40 ST-A-835362-A RLVariant 1, side B etched
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80125-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
△ MX208647-8 80125-1 S1Side A, Neatly Etched
△ MX208648 80125-1 S2Side B, Neatly Etched
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 20.114
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
20 114 - A 1-1-1=5A side runout groove, hand-etched
20 114 - B R1 2-1-1=10B side runout groove, hand-etched
20.114-AA side label
20.114-BB side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Unknown | Atlantic 78-0125-1 / Atlantic 780 125-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Atlantic 80125-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Atlantic 20.114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Atlantic 78 01251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Ecuador | Atlantic LP-73042 / Atlantic 80125-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Atlantic 780 125-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Europe | Atlantic 780125-1 / Atlantic 78-0125-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Atlantic 78-0125-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Atlantic 78-0125-1 / Atlantic 780 125-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Atlantic 780 125-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Italy | Atlantic 78-0125-1 / Atlantic 780 125-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Atlantic P-11471First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Atlantic P-11471First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Atlantic LWA-6242First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Mexico | Atlantic LWA-6242First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tied Up In Love4:24
- A2(Where Do You) Draw The Line3:27
- A3Knockin' At Your Door3:54
- A4Don't You Want My Love3:30
- A5Go Down Fighting4:40
- B1Thunder Thighs4:07
- B2No Man's Land3:24
- B3Blame It On The Night4:11
- B4Lean Mean R&R Machine4:00
- B5Take Me Home5:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Penetrator are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Penetrator are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Penetrator first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic 7 1-80125, released January 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Penetrator is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 1-80125, 80125-1, 78-0125-1, 20.114) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-835361 and ST-A-835362. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Penetrator 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.
