UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1518
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1518 A // 3∇420T 11Side A
CHR 1518 B // 3∇420R 11Side B
Vinyl pressings
Misdemeanor
by UFO · 1985
18 pressings13 countriesHard RockClassic RockRock
Misdemeanor was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Misdemeanor
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Japan
December 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis WWS-91153
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis L 38581
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
3 [crossed out] SMX-66079 W2ASide A etching
SMX-66080 W2ASide B etching
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 207 431
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM 207431 A-1/85 S IIA-side, stamped
DM 207431 B-1/85 S IIB-side, stamped
S 207 431 AOn label A-side
S 207 431 BOn label B-side
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 207 431-620
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 826 737-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHR 826737 A MT410 2234Runout side 1, stamped
CHR 826737 B MT410 2234Runout side 2, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Chrysalis L 38581First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 207 431First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Chrysalis 207 431-620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Chrysalis 826 737-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Chrysalis CHR 1518First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Taiwan | Chrysalis RCHC-050 / Rock Records & Tapes RCHC-050First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1518First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSCHRY 11153 / Chrysalis LSCHRY 11153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-91153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-91153First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 41518LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1518LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1518LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Chrysalis 638815LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Chrysalis BFV 41518LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Back On Black RCV053LP / Rock Classics RCV053LPLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2011 | UK | Back On Black RCV053LP / Rock Classics RCV053LPLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1This Time
- A2One Heart
- A3Night Run
- A4The Only Ones
- A5Meanstreets
- B1Name Of Love
- B2Blue
- B3Dream The Dream
- B4Heaven's Gate
- B5Wreckless
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Misdemeanor are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Misdemeanor are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1985 and 2011.
When was Misdemeanor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Japan, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1518.
How do I tell if my copy of Misdemeanor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1518, WWS-91153, L 38581, 207 431) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1518 A // 3∇420T 11 and CHR 1518 B // 3∇420R 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Misdemeanor 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.
