UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PCHR 1393
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
PCHR + 1393 + A tone ORLAKESide A deadwax, etched
PCHR + 1393 + B ORLAKESide B deadwax, etched
Vinyl pressings
Assault Attack
by The Michael Schenker Group · 1982
37 pressings16 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Assault Attack was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Assault Attack
25 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 14 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1393
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1393 A∇ 1 420 U 1Side A runout variant 1
CHR 1393 B 2 420 U 1 1Side B runout variant 1
CHR 1393 A ▽ 1 420 U 1 1 6 ƱTOPIASide A runout variant 2
CHR 1393 B ▽ 2 420 U 1 1 1Side B runout variant 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1393
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR - 1393 - ASide A runout
CHR - 1393 - BSide B runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1393
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 CHR-1393-AS-CT2 A4Variant 1 Side A etched
T1 CHR-1393-BS-CT2 B4Variant 1 Side B etched
CHR-1393-AS-CT2 (Artisan Logo) A4 T|Variant 2 Side A etched Artisan Logo Stamped
CHR-1393-BS-CT2 (Artisan Logo) D4 T|Variant 2 Side B etched Artisan Logo Stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1393Chrysalis CHR-1393
- Format
- LP, Album · Compton Press
- Runout / matrix
CHR-1393-AS-PRC-C-1-1-1 [Artisan stamp] -12-Runout, side A, etched
CHR-1393-BS-PRC-C-1-1-1 [Artisan stamp]Runout, side B, etched
CHR-1393-ASLabel, side A
CHR-1393-BSLabel, side B
Japan
November 1, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis WWS-81520
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Initial 1st pressing with Calendar
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Chrysalis L-37943 / Chrysalis SMX-60249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1393First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 205 094-320 / Chrysalis 205 094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 205 094-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 205 094-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 205 094-320 / Chrysalis 205 094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 205 094-320 / Chrysalis 205 094First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1393First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Chrysalis 6399 420First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Iceland | Chrysalis CHR 1393 / Steinar CHR 1393First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Ireland | Chrysalis PCHR 1393First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1393First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1393First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81520First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Philippines | Chrysalis CHR 1393 / OctoArts International CDL-12-044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Chrysalis CRV1057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Chrysalis CRPD1057LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 2018 | US | Chrysalis CRV.1057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Chrysalis CHYL694105.1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| ? | Europe | Chrysalis 205 094-270 / Chrysalis 205 094LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Chrysalis 1C038-3213931LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Assault Attack4:16
- A2Rock You To The Ground5:48
- A3Dancer4:41
- A4Samurai5:16
- B1Desert Song5:51
- B2Broken Promises6:21
- B3Searching For A Reason3:46
- B4Ulcer3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Assault Attack are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Assault Attack are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1982 and 2018.
When was Assault Attack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Chrysalis PCHR 1393.
How do I tell if my copy of Assault Attack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PCHR 1393, CHR 1393, WWS-81520, L-37943) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PCHR + 1393 + A tone ORLAKE and PCHR + 1393 + B ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Assault Attack 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.
