UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records GRIM 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GRIM 1 ̷M̷C̷A̷ ̷9̷4̷8̷ A1 REGIMENTAL >Runout side A, stamped, etched
GRIM 1 ̷M̷C̷A̷ ̷9̷4̷8̷ B1 SPICK & SPAN PRODUCTIONS [Runout side B, stamped, etched
The DamnedGrimly Fiendish
Vinyl pressings
Grimly Fiendish
by The Damned · 1985
12 pressings4 countriesNew WaveGoth RockPunkElectronic
Grimly Fiendish was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Grimly Fiendish
12 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records GRIMT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GRIMT 1 AI AI C REGIMENTALRunout side A, variant 1
GRIMT 1 BI BI C SPICK & SPAN PRODUCTIONSRunout side B, variant 1
GRIMT 1 M̶C̶A̶T̶ ̶9̶4̶8̶ AI REGIMENTAL ARunout side A, variant 2
GRIMT 1 M̶C̶A̶T̶ ̶9̶4̶8̶ BI SPICK B& SPAN PRODUCTIONSRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records GRIMX 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · White
- Runout / matrix
GRIMX+1+A ORLAKESide A runout
GRIMX+1+B ORLAKESide B runout
GRIMX 1-ASide A, label
GRIMX 1-BSide B, label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records GRIMP 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
GRIM+P+1+A ORLAKE JASide A runout, etched
GRIM+P+1+B ORLAKESide B runout, etched
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records GRIM 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
GRIM 1 A1 ̷M̷C̷A̷ ̷9̷4̷8̷ B REGIMENTALRunout side A, stamped, etched
GRIM 1 ̷M̷C̷A̷ ̷9̷4̷8̷ B1 SPICK & SPAN PRODUCTIONS BRunout side B, stamped, etched
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records GRIMX 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · White
- Runout / matrix
GRIMX-1-ASide A, Stamped
GRIMX-1-BSide B, Stamped
ORLAKERunout Side A, Hand-etched
ORLAKERunout Side B, Hand-etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | MCA Records 7-12336First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 259 073-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 259073-0First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | MCA Records 25 9073-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records GRIM 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records GRIMT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records GRIMX 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records GRIMP 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records GRIM 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records GRIMX 1First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records GRIM 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records GRIM 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGrimly Fiendish3:49
- BEdward The Bear3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Grimly Fiendish are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Grimly Fiendish are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Grimly Fiendish first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Europe, Italy. One of them is MCA Records GRIM 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Grimly Fiendish is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GRIM 1, GRIMT 1, GRIMX 1, GRIMP 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GRIM 1 ̷M̷C̷A̷ ̷9̷4̷8̷ A1 REGIMENTAL > and GRIM 1 ̷M̷C̷A̷ ̷9̷4̷8̷ B1 SPICK & SPAN PRODUCTIONS [. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Grimly Fiendish 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.
