Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor KKL1-0250
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1428Side A Stamped
MCA 1429Side B Stamped
KKL 10250 A3Side A etch
KKL 10250 B3Side B etch
ThorKeep The Dogs Away
Vinyl pressings
Keep The Dogs Away
by Thor · 1977
14 pressings6 countriesHard RockRock
Keep The Dogs Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Keep The Dogs Away
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor KKL1-0250First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor KKL1-0250LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1-4096 / Midsong International MCA-1428LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Midsong International MDO. 1502LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Midsong International VIP-6539 / Midsong International MIDS-6001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Midsong International VIP-6539 / Midsong International MIDS-6001LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Midsong International MCA-2337LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Midsong International MCA-2337LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Midsong International MCA-2337LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | Gull GULP 1042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Gull GULP 1042LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Deadline Music CLO 0257LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Cleopatra CLO 3150LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | US | Deadline Music CLO 5022LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Keep The Dogs Away3:30
- A2Sleeping Giant3:30
- A3Catch A Tiger4:38
- A4I'm So Proud2:30
- A5Tell Me Lies3:12
- B1Military Matters3:50
- B2Superhero3:15
- B3Wasted3:50
- B4Rosie3:15
- B5Thunder4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keep The Dogs Away are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Keep The Dogs Away are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 2024.
When was Keep The Dogs Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Canada. One of them is RCA Victor KKL1-0250.
How do I tell if my copy of Keep The Dogs Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KKL1-0250) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 1428 and MCA 1429. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Keep The Dogs Away 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.