Vinyl pressings
by The Scientist · 1990
The Exorcist was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
8 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 2 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.
KICK 1 A1 G̶T̶I̶ ̶0̶1̶3̶T̶ ̶A̶1 DAMONT Stu Z D —Side A, variant 1
KICK 1 B2 G̶T̶I̶ ̶0̶1̶3̶T̶ ̶B̶1 DAMONT LI D —Side B, variant 1
KICK 1 A1 G̶T̶I̶ ̶0̶1̶3̶T̶ ̶A̶1 DAMONT Stu AB 1Side A, variant 2
KICK 1 B2 G̶T̶I̶ ̶0̶1̶3̶T̶ ̶B̶1 DAMONT AE 1Side B, variant 2
KICK 1R A1 SCUUD- - D DAMONT ISSLCNIIRunout etched side A
KICK 1R AA - DAMONT LYN 27852 B/ AN EXCHANGE CUTRunout etched side AA
KICK ITR A1 PAULS' PINK YELLOW PIGGYS IN GREEN FIELDS I SAW ... TO BE CONT'D. AFVariant 1, side A, sole AF is sideways
KICK ITR B1 IN A BOttLE ONCE UPON A Time AGO MY FRIEND PERKY ... PEANUTS DAMONT AI THE EXCHANGE.Variant 1, side AA, sole AI is sideways,
KICK ITR A1 PAULS' PINK YELLOW PIGGYS IN GREEN FIELDS I SAW ... TO BE CONT'D. PVariant 2, side A
KICK ITR B1 IN A BOttLE ONCE UPON A Time AGO MY FRIEND PERKY ... PEANUTS DAMONT THE EXCHANGE. PVariant 2, side AA
GTI 013T A1 DAMONT Stu EEtchings side A
GTI 013T B1 DAMONT DEtchings side B
KICK 1TR A1 DAMONT B ScienceA-side run-out
KICK 1TR B1 DAMONT AN EXCHANGE CUT !! BB-side run-out
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | TanTric Records TAN 4003 0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1990 | Germany | TanTric Records TAN 4003First year12", EP, White Label | 12", EP, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Kickin Records KICK ITRFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Kickin Records GTI 013T / GTI GTI 013TFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Kickin Records KICK 1 TRFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Kickin Records KICK ITRFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Kickin Records KICK 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Kickin Records KICK IRFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1998 | UK | Kickin Records KICK 7312" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Kickin Records KICK 7312", White Label | 12", White Label |
10 vinyl pressings of The Exorcist are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1990 and 1998.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Germany. One of them is Kickin Records KICK 1, released September 10, 1990.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KICK 1, KICK IR, KICK ITR, GTI 013T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KICK 1 A1 G̶T̶I̶ ̶0̶1̶3̶T̶ ̶A̶1 DAMONT Stu Z D — and KICK 1 B2 G̶T̶I̶ ̶0̶1̶3̶T̶ ̶B̶1 DAMONT LI D —. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
