US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKT 38
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Georgia Satellites
by The Georgia Satellites · 1986
31 pressings14 countriesSouthern RockRock
Georgia Satellites 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 Georgia Satellites
24 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 10 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60496-1Elektra 60496-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STE 60496-A-1 1-6 HW MASTERDISK [SRC logo]Runout side A, variant 1
STE 60496-B-2 1-1 HW MASTERDISK [SRC logo]Runout side B, variant 1
STE 60496-A-1 MASTERDISK HW 1-5 [SRC logo]Runout side A, variant 2
STE 60496 -B-1 1-3 [SRC logo]Runout side B, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E1-60496
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STE-0496A-1A
STE-0496B-1A
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60496-1Elektra 9 60496-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Press
- Runout / matrix
STE 60496-A-1 MASTERDISK HW 1-1 SRCA Side Runout variant 1
STE 60496-B-1 1-1 SRCB Side Runout variant 1
STE 60496-A-2 MASTERDISK HW 1-1 SRCA Side Runout variant 2
STE 60496-B-1 1-5 SRCB Side Runout variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60496-1Elektra 60496-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STE 60496-A-1 MASTERDISK 1-4 SP-AR △14271 B-25392-A1 [SRC logo]Side A, variant 1
STE 60496-B-1 1-2 SPAR 01 △14271-X B-25339-B1 [SRC logo]Side B, variant 1
STE 60496-A-1 MASTERDISK HW 1-4 SP-AR △ 14271 B-25392-A1 [SRC logo]Side A, variant 2
STE 60496-B-1 1-2 SPAR o- △14271-X B-25392-B1 [SRC logo]Side B, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60496-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] STE 60496-A-1 MASTREDISK Hw 1-5Variant 1 runout, side A
[SRC logo] STE 60496-B-1 1-3Variant 1 runout, side B
[SRC logo] STE 60496-A-1 MASTERDISK Hw 1-5Variant 2 runout, side A
[SRC logo] STE 60496-B-1 1-1Variant 2 runout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Elektra 80049First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | Elektra 60496-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Elektra 96 04961First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Elektra E1 60496LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Europe | Elektra 960 496-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Elektra 960 496-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Elektra 960496-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | Elektra 960496-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | Greece | Elektra 960496-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Elektra 9 60496-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Elektra 960 496-1 / Elektra EKT 38First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Elektra 960 496-1 / Elektra EKT 38First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Elektra 960 496-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Elektra EKT 38First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Elektra 9 60496-1 / Elektra 60496-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Keep Your Hands To Yourself3:26
- A2Railroad Steel4:12
- A3Battleship Chains2:58
- A4Red Light2:48
- A5The Myth Of Love4:12
- B1Can't Stand The Pain3:44
- B2Golden Light3:42
- B3Over And Over3:37
- B4Nights Of Mystery4:44
- B5Every Picture Tells A Story5:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Georgia Satellites are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Georgia Satellites are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Georgia Satellites first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Japan, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Elektra EKT 38.
How do I tell if my copy of Georgia Satellites is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKT 38, 9 60496-1, E1-60496, 60496-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Georgia Satellites 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.
