UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Anagram Records 12 ANA 31
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 ANA 31 A¹ [SNA logo]Side A
12 ANA 31 B¹ [SNA logo]Side B
The MeteorsSurf City
Vinyl pressings
Surf City
by The Meteors · 1986
11 pressings2 countriesPsychobillyRock
Surf City 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 Surf City
2 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Anagram Records ANA 31
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ANA 31 A1 [SNA logo]Side A
ANA 31 - B1 [SNA logo]Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Anagram Records 12 ANA 31First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Anagram Records ANA 31First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Anagram Records 12 ANA 3112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Rumble Records GANG 0077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Germany | Rumble Records GANG 0077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Germany | Rumble Records GANG 0077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Germany | Rumble Records GANG 0077", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Germany | Rumble Records GANG 0077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Germany | Rumble Records GANG 0077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Germany | Rumble Records GANG 0077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Germany | Rumble Records GANG 0077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ASurf City (Has Beens From Outerspace Mix)
- B1The Edge
- B2Johnny's Here
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surf City are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Surf City are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1986 and 1990.
When was Surf City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK. One of them is Anagram Records 12 ANA 31.
How do I tell if my copy of Surf City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 ANA 31, ANA 31) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 ANA 31 A¹ [SNA logo] and 12 ANA 31 B¹ [SNA logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Surf City 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.
