US
2006- Label and catalog number
- Lockin' Out Records LOR#023
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
67296E1/A
67296E2/A
TRY AND TAKE ME OUT THE BOX
I'M THE LION AND THE FOX
Vinyl pressings
Always The Hard Way
by Terror · 2006
18 pressings3 countriesHardcoreRock
Always The Hard Way was first pressed on vinyl in 2006. 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 Always The Hard Way
5 pressings came out in 2006, 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.
US
2006- Label and catalog number
- Lockin' Out Records LOR#023
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red Clear, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
67296E1/A TRY AND GET ME OUT THE BOXSide A, stamped
67296E2/A I'M THE LION AND THE FOXSide B, stamped
Netherlands
2006- Label and catalog number
- Reflections Records RFL082
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
Netherlands
2006- Label and catalog number
- Reflections Records RFL082
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow
Netherlands
2006- Label and catalog number
- Reflections Records RFL082
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow With Black Marbled
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Netherlands | Reflections Records RFL082First yearLP | LP |
| 2006 | Netherlands | Reflections Records RFL082First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2006 | Netherlands | Reflections Records RFL082First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2006 | US | Lockin' Out Records LOR#023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2006 | US | Lockin' Out Records LOR#023First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2006 | US | Lockin' Out Records LOR#023LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Reaper Records RR71LP, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Numbered | LP, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Numbered |
| 2014 | US | Reaper Records RR71 / Defiant Music DM03LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Reaper Records RR71 / Defiant Music DM03LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Reaper Records RR71 / Defiant Music DM03LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK, Europe & US | Triple-B Records TBR-176LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK, Europe & US | Triple-B Records TBR-176LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK, Europe & US | Triple-B Records TBR-176LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK, Europe & US | Triple-B Records TBR-176LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK, Europe & US | Triple-B Records TBR-176LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK, Europe & US | Triple-B Records TBR-176LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK, Europe & US | Triple-B Records TBR-176LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK, Europe & US | Triple-B Records TBR-176LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1All For Revenge2:06
- A2Strike You Down1:44
- A3Survival Comes Crashing In2:03
- A4Always The Hard Way2:33
- A5Lost2:19
- A6Last Of The Diehards1:23
- A7So Close To Defeat2:03
- B1Test My Convictions2:06
- B2Hell To Pay2:24
- B3One Step Behind1:40
- B4You Can't Break Me2:16
- B5Dibbs And Murs Check In1:09
- B6Hardship Belongs To Me2:29
- B7Smash Through You2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Always The Hard Way are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Always The Hard Way are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2006 and 2023.
When was Always The Hard Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2006, in US, Netherlands. One of them is Lockin' Out Records LOR#023.
How do I tell if my copy of Always The Hard Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LOR#023, RFL082) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 67296E1/A and 67296E2/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Always The Hard Way 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.
