US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 868 823-1
- Format
- EP, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Ugly Kid JoeAs Ugly As They Wanna Be
Vinyl pressings
As Ugly As They Wanna Be
by Ugly Kid Joe · 1991
10 pressings4 countriesHard RockRock
As Ugly As They Wanna Be was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 As Ugly As They Wanna Be
6 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Stardog Records 868 823-1PolyGram 868 823-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Blue
- Runout / matrix
®© 422 868 823 - 1 - AS - SPSide A
®© 422 868 823 1 BS - SPSide B
Brazil
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 868 823-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 868 823-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
868 823 1 S1=1 670Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
868 823 1 S2=1 670Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
868 823 1 S1=1 670 06 112Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
868 823 1 S2=1 670 06 112Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 868 823-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 868 823-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
868 823 1 S1=1 670 06 11Side A runout
868 823 1 S2=1 670 06 11Side B runout
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Brazil | Mercury 868 823-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 868 823-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 868 823-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 868 823-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Mercury 868 823-1First yearEP, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM | EP, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | Stardog Records 868 823-1 / PolyGram 868 823-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | Brazil | Mercury 868 823-212", EP | 12", EP |
| 1992 | Europe | Mercury 868 823-1 / Mercury 868823-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1992 | Greece | Mercury 868 823-1 / Mercury 868823-112", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Greece | Mercury 868 823-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Madman3:37
- A2Whiplash Liquor3:40
- A3Too Bad5:54
- B1Everything About You4:14
- B3Sweet Leaf/Funky Fresh Country Club7:31
- B3Heavy Metal0:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of As Ugly As They Wanna Be are there?
10 vinyl pressings of As Ugly As They Wanna Be are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was As Ugly As They Wanna Be first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, Brazil, Europe. One of them is Mercury 868 823-1.
How do I tell if my copy of As Ugly As They Wanna Be is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 868 823-1) 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 As Ugly As They Wanna Be 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.