US
June 8, 2004- Label and catalog number
- RCA 82876 59794-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RJ STERLING Ⓤ 82876-59794-1SASide A
RJ STERLING Ⓤ 82876-59794-1SBSide B
RJ STERLING Ⓤ 82876-59794-1SCSide C
82876-59794-1 SD RJ STERLING ⓊSide D
Velvet RevolverContraband
Vinyl pressings
Contraband
by Velvet Revolver · 2004
10 pressings3 countriesAlternative RockGrungeRock
Contraband was first pressed on vinyl in 2004. 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 Contraband
5 pressings came out in 2004, the album's first year, in 2 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
June 8, 2004- Label and catalog number
- RCA 82876 59794-1RCA NFS-2
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, CD, Album, Promo · Gatefold
US
June 8, 2004- Label and catalog number
- RCA 82876 59794-1RCA NFS-2
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
82876-59794-ISA RJ STERLING ⓊSide A runout
82876-59794-ISB RJ STERLING ⓊSide B runout
82876-59794-ISC RJ STERLING ⓊSide C runout
82876-59794-ISD RJ STERLING ⓊSide D runout
Europe
2004- Label and catalog number
- RCA 82876 62092 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, 180 gr
- Runout / matrix
82876620921 A ∙ 1 ∙ 1 | Sean Abbey rd i…iSide A [Stamped | Etched]
82876620921 B ∙ 1 ∙ 1Side B [Stamped]
82876620921 C ∙ 1 ∙ 1 | Sean Abbey rd i…iSide C [Stamped | Etched]
82876620921 D ∙ 1 ∙ 1Side D [Stamped]
Europe
2004- Label and catalog number
- RCA 82876 62092 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, 180 gr
- Runout / matrix
82876620921 A-1-1Side A, stamped
Sean a66grd imiSide A, hand-etched
82876620921 B-1-1Side B, stamped
82876620921 C-1-1Side C, stamped
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.
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Europe | RCA 82876 62092 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2004 | Europe | RCA 82876 62092 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2004 | US | RCA 82876 59794-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2004 | US | RCA 82876 59794-1 / RCA NFS-2First yearLP, Album, Promo, CD, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, CD, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | US | RCA 82876 59794-1 / RCA NFS-2First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1086LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1086 / Sony Music MOVLP1086LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | RCA 19658897021LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2024 | Japan | RCA 19658897021LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2024 | US | RCA 19658897021LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sucker Train Blues4:27
- A2Do It For The Kids3:55
- A3Big Machine4:25
- B1Illegal i Song4:17
- B2Spectacle3:41
- B3Fall To Pieces4:30
- C1Headspace3:42
- C2Superhuman4:15
- C3Set Me Free4:07
- D1You Got No Right5:35
- D2Slither4:08
- D3Dirty Little Thing3:57
- D4Loving The Alien5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Contraband are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Contraband are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2004 and 2024.
When was Contraband first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in US, Europe. One of them is RCA 82876 59794-1, released June 8, 2004.
How do I tell if my copy of Contraband is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 82876 59794-1, 82876 62092 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RJ STERLING Ⓤ 82876-59794-1SA and RJ STERLING Ⓤ 82876-59794-1SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Contraband 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.