US
October 1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B 8242 S-45-501515- Z1 # 1 MCR Joe 0Runout A
B 8242 S-45·5̶0̶1̶7̶4̶5̶·Z1 #1-501545 MCR Joe 0Runout B
The J. Geils BandConcealed Weapons
Vinyl pressings
Concealed Weapons
by The J. Geils Band · 1984
14 pressings8 countriesNew WavePop RockRock
Concealed Weapons was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Concealed Weapons
13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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
October 1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B 8242 S-45-501515- Z5 —◁ MCR JoeA Side Runout - Etched
B 8242 S-45·501545 - Z3 —◁ MCR JoeB Side Runout - Etched
501515Label A
501545Label B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-7843-1/2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V-7843-1Side A label
V-7843-2Side B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SPRO-9272
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America P-B-8242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Japan
November 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EYS-17477
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America AMI-1398First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | EMI America B-8242First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Guatemala | EMI America SJ-17137First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | EMI America 1A 006-20 0411 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | EMI America 006-2004117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | EMI America 006 20 0411 7 / EMI America 006-2004117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | EMI America SPRO-9272First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | EMI America V-7843-1/2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | EMI America P-B-8242First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | EMI America B-8242First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | EMI America B-8242First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI America EYS-17477First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI America EYS-17477First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Mexico | EMI America SEC-2607", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AConcealed Weapons3:30
- BTell 'Em, Jonesy4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concealed Weapons are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Concealed Weapons are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Concealed Weapons first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Japan, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is EMI America B-8242, released October 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Concealed Weapons is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-8242, V-7843-1/2, SPRO-9272, P-B-8242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 8242 S-45-501515- Z1 # 1 MCR Joe 0 and B 8242 S-45·5̶0̶1̶7̶4̶5̶·Z1 #1-501545 MCR Joe 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concealed Weapons 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.
