UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 58 (T)Elektra 966 811-0
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
EKR-58T-A. 1 MT DAMONTSide A, etched
EKR-58T-B. 1 MT DAMONTSide B, etched
The Georgia SatellitesBattleship Chains
Vinyl pressings
Battleship Chains
by The Georgia Satellites · 1986
15 pressings7 countriesBlues RockRock
Battleship Chains 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 Battleship Chains
8 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 58FElektra EKR 58
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
EKR - 58 - A2 MT← DAMONTVariant 1 side A, Etched
EKR-58-B-' → MT DAMONTVariant 1 side B, Etched
SAM-355-A-' → MT DAMONTVariant 1 side C, Etched
SAM-355-B-' → MT DAMONTVariant 1 side D, Etched
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED 5197
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69497
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69497
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 96 94977
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Elektra 7-69497First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Elektra 96 94977First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Elektra 96 94977First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Elektra 966 811-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Elektra EKR 58 (T) / Elektra 966 811-0First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | UK | Elektra EKR 58F / Elektra EKR 58First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | US | Elektra ED 5197First year12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Elektra 7-69497First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Elektra 969 475-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Elektra P-22467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Elektra PS-10487", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Elektra EKR 58 / Elektra 969 475-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Elektra EKR 58 P / Elektra EKR 58P7", Shape, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Shape, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1987 | US | Elektra 7-694977", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Elektra 7-694977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABattleship Chains (LP Version)
- B1Battleship Chains (Party Mix)
- B2Hard Luck Boy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Battleship Chains are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Battleship Chains are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Battleship Chains first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra EKR 58 (T).
How do I tell if my copy of Battleship Chains is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKR 58 (T), EKR 58F, ED 5197, 7-69497) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKR-58T-A. 1 MT DAMONT and EKR-58T-B. 1 MT DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Battleship Chains 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.
