Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 882 044-1Metronome 882 044-1ME
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
882 044-1 S 1 320 1 BRunout side A
882 044-1 S 2 320 1 ARunout side B
882 044-1 S 1Label side A
882 044-1 S 2Label side B
The Kane GangGun Law
Vinyl pressings
Gun Law
by The Kane Gang · 1985
15 pressings6 countriesPop RockRockPop
Gun Law 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 Gun Law
15 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 882 044-7 MELondon Records 882 044-7 ME
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
882 044 - 7 S1 320 1 GSide A, stamped; G is rotated 90 degrees
882 044 - 7 S2 320 1 FSide B, stamped; F is rotated 90 degrees
UK
February 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SKDP20
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SK 20 A //2▽420 C 11 3 timtomRunout side A
SK 20 B //2▽420 C 11 5 TYRunout side B
SKDP ̶S̶K̶X̶O̶X̶ 20 A//1▽420 C 11 3 timtomRunout side C
S KDP 20 B//1 ▽ 420 C 1 1 1 TYRunout side D
UK
March 1985- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SK 20Kitchenware Records 882 044-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
ZPMSC10651
ZPMSC10652
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SKX20
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SKX 20 A // 2 ▽ 420 C timtomSide A runout variant 1
SKX 20 B // 2 ▽ 420 C TYSide B runout variant 1
SKX 20 A // 1 ▽ 420 C tim tom cbsSide A runout variant 2
SKX 20 B // 2 ▽ 420 C TYSide B runout variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SK 20
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Silver Injected Centres
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | London Records 882044-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | London Records 882 044-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | London Records DJL 153First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | London Records KG 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 882 044-1 / Metronome 882 044-1MEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 882 044-7 ME / London Records 882 044-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Kitchenware Records SK 20First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Kitchenware Records SKX20First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Kitchenware Records SK 20First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | Kitchenware Records SKX20 / London Records 882 044-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Kitchenware Records SK20 / Kitchenware Records SKDP2-20First year7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | London Records 882 075-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | London Records 882 075-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Kitchenware Records SKDP20First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Kitchenware Records SK 20 / Kitchenware Records 882 044-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AGun Law (Edit)3:57
- BGiving Up4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gun Law are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Gun Law are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Gun Law first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Metronome 882 044-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Gun Law is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 882 044-1, 882 044-7 ME, SKDP20, SK 20) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 882 044-1 S 1 320 1 B and 882 044-1 S 2 320 1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gun Law 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.
