US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89591
- Format
- 7", Single
Twisted SisterThe Price
Vinyl pressings
The Price
by Twisted Sister · 1984
10 pressings6 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
The Price 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 The Price
8 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89591
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
STA-46474-1 1-1 STERLING SRC (logo)A Runout
STA-46474-2 1-1 STERLING SRC (logo) [STA 47464] (crossed out)B Runout
ST-A-46474-SPLabels
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR 682
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-PR-46474-1 / SRC / STERLINGSide A & B
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89591
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
7-89591-1 MX210011SIDE A
7-89591-2 MX210012SIDE B
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 95917
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-46474Side A label
ST-A-46478Side B label
New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89591
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Atlantic 7-89591First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Atlantic 78 95917First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Atlantic 78 95917First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Atlantic 7-89591First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Atlantic WEA 179First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 7-89591First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 7-89591First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic PR 682First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic A9591 / Atlantic 789591-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Atlantic A9591 / Atlantic 789591-77", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Price3:48
- BS.M.F.3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Price are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Price are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was The Price first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is Atlantic 7-89591.
How do I tell if my copy of The Price is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-89591, PR 682, 78 95917, WEA 179) 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 The Price 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.
