US
November 26, 1966- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 2034
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
GNP-2034-1 S-1270Side 1 Runout, etched
GNP-2034-2 S-1271Side 2 Runout, etched
The Fire EscapePsychotic Reaction
Vinyl pressings
Psychotic Reaction
by The Fire Escape · 1966
12 pressings5 countriesGarage RockPsychedelic RockRock
Psychotic Reaction was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Psychotic Reaction
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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
November 26, 1966- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNPS-2034GNP Crescendo GNP 2034
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GNPS-2034-1 S-1268Side 1 runout
GNPS-2034-2 S-1269Side 2 runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 2034
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2034First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS-2034 / GNP Crescendo GNP 2034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | GNP Crescendo GNPS 2034LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | GNP Crescendo GNP 2034LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Peru | GNP Crescendo GNP - 2034LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 138 / Music-Box M. BOX 138LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Fallout FOLP2020LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2301LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2034LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2034LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS-2034 / GNP Crescendo GNP 2034LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Psychotic Reaction2:50
- A2Talk Talk1:50
- A3Love Special Delivery2:14
- A4The Trip1:48
- A596 Tears2:31
- B1Blood Beat2:08
- B2Trip Maker2:53
- B3Journey's End2:39
- B4Pictures And Designs2:28
- B5Fortune Teller2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Psychotic Reaction are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Psychotic Reaction are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 2019.
When was Psychotic Reaction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is GNP Crescendo GNP 2034, released November 26, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Psychotic Reaction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GNP 2034, GNPS-2034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GNP-2034-1 S-1270 and GNP-2034-2 S-1271. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Psychotic Reaction 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.