Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Camel Records C 70031Camel Records LP 70031
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IP 70031-A R.SO.
IP 70031-B R.SO.
TyrantMean Machine
Vinyl pressings
Mean Machine
by Tyrant · 1984
14 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Mean Machine 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 Mean Machine
3 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Banzai Records BRC 1962
- Format
- LP, Album
Switzerland
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mausoleum Records SKULL 8366
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IP 70031-A R. SO. SKULL-8366 A SWISS MADE [logo]Runout, side A, stamped
IP 70031-B R. SO. SKULL-8366 B SWISS MADE [logo]Runout, side B, stamped
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.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Banzai Records BRC 1962First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Camel Records C 70031 / Camel Records LP 70031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Switzerland | Mausoleum Records SKULL 8366First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 588LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 588LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Portugal | Metal Soldiers Records MSR057LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Portugal | Metal Soldiers Records MSR057LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Portugal | Metal Soldiers Records MSR057LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Numbered |
| 2021 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 588LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 588LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 588LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 588LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2024 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 588LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 588LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Free For All3:33
- A2We Stay Free3:15
- A3Making Noise And Drinking Beer3:29
- A4Ready For Love4:12
- A5Wanna Make Love3:37
- B1Tyrant4:02
- B2Invaders2:21
- B3Grapes Of Wrath4:02
- B4Blood Suckin' Woman5:56
- B5Killer Cat2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mean Machine are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mean Machine are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 2024.
When was Mean Machine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, Canada, Switzerland. One of them is Camel Records C 70031.
How do I tell if my copy of Mean Machine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 70031, BRC 1962, SKULL 8366) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IP 70031-A R.SO. and IP 70031-B R.SO.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mean Machine 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.