Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4921Epic EPCA 4921
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-4921-1A-1 ARunout side A, stamped
01-4921-1B-1 ARunout side B, stamped
01-004921-1Label side A
01-004921-2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
No Mercy
by The Stranglers · 1984
16 pressings7 countriesNew WaveRockPop
No Mercy was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 No Mercy
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12.4921Epic TA 4921
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
11-4921-1A-1-1B Tim Tom cbs LondonRunout side A. Variant 1
11-4921-1B-1 ARunout side B. Variant 1
11-4921-1A-1 Tim Tom cbs LondonRunout side A. Variant 2
11-4921-1B-1 ARunout side B. Variant 2
UK
November 19, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic WA 4921
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WA+4921+A ORLAKESide A runout, etched
WA+4921+B ORLAKESide B runout, etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 4921
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TA 4921-A1 tim tom cbsRunout side A, variant 1
TA 4921-B1Runout side B, variant 1
TA 4921-A1 1 5 tim tom cbs ⋀Runout side A, variant 2
TA 4921-B1 ⋀Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4921
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
A4291-A1 timtomRunout Side A, etched
A4291 B1 TYRunout Side B, etched
A4291-A1 D timtomRunout Side A, etched, ("D" stamped). Variant 2
A4291-B1 C TYRunout Side B, etched, ("C" stamped). Variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic GA 4921Epic GA4921
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
GA 4921 A1 timtom:cbsRunout Side A, etched
GA 4921 B1 TYRunout Side B, etched
⋀Runout both sides, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Epic A 4921 / Epic EPCA 4921First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.4921 / Epic TA 4921First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Epic EPCA 4921 / Epic A 4921First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Epic A 4921First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Epic ES 1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Epic ES 12139First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic TA 4921First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4921First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic GA 4921 / Epic GA4921First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4921First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic WA 4921First year7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 10347", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1213912", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Epic IE4-70877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 10347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANo Mercy (Cement Mix)6:45
- B1In One Door2:53
- B2Hot Club (Instrumental)2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Mercy are there?
16 vinyl pressings of No Mercy are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was No Mercy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, Germany, Ireland and more. One of them is Epic A 4921.
How do I tell if my copy of No Mercy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 4921, EPCA 12.4921, WA 4921, TA 4921) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-4921-1A-1 A and 01-4921-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Mercy 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.
