Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARI 90015Arista SPART 1196
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Wild Dogs
by The Rods · 1982
22 pressings11 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Wild Dogs 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 Wild Dogs
16 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista 204 741
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
204741 A-1/82S 1 Made in GermanySide A, stamped
204741 B-1/82S 1 Made in GermanySide B, stamped
S 204 741 AOn label A-side
S 204 741 BOn label B-side
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista 204 741
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista 204 741
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
204741 A-1/82S I Made in GermanyRunout side A
204741 B-1/82S I Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 204 741 ALabel side A
S 204 741 BLabel side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPART 1196
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SPARTY 1196A//1∇420 P 1 1 2Side A, stamped
SPARTY 1196 B//1∇420 P 1 1 2Side B, stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9601
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ⟷ 9601-SA STERLINGSide A etched, variant 1
A-1 ⟷ 9601-SB STERLINGSide B etched, variant 1
A-1 ⟷ AL-9601-SA STERLINGSide A etched, variant 2
A-1 ⟷ AL-9601-SB STERLINGSide B etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Arista L 37888First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Arista ARI 90015 / Arista SPART 1196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Arista 204 741First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Arista 204 741First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Arista 204 741First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Arista 204 741First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Arista 6399 402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Arista 25RS-166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Arista 25RS-166First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Philippines | Arista AL 9601 / Arista AR 1101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 90015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 90015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Arista SPART 1196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Arista AL 9601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Arista AL 9601First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Germany | Steamhammer SPV 260981 LP / SPV GmbH SPV 260981 LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 811LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 811LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 811LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 811LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Too Hot To Stop
- A2Waiting For Tomorrow
- A3Violation
- A4Burned By Love
- A5Wild Dogs
- B1You Keep Me Hangin' On
- B2Rockin' 'N' Rollin' Again
- B3End Of The Line
- B4No Sweet Talk, Honey
- B5The Night Lives To Rock
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wild Dogs are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Wild Dogs are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 2021.
When was Wild Dogs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Arista ARI 90015.
How do I tell if my copy of Wild Dogs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARI 90015, 204 741, SPART 1196, AL 9601) 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 Wild Dogs 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.
