UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Under One Flag FLAG 36
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FLAG-36 A-1 Townhouse DMM Don't teach your granny how to suck eggsSide One, Etched
FLAG-36 B-1 Townhouse DMMSide Two, Etched
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Vinyl pressings
Prime Evil
by Venom · 1989
14 pressings6 countriesThrashHeavy MetalRock
Prime Evil was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Prime Evil
3 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Under One Flag FLAG 36P
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
FLAG-36 A-1
FLAG-36 B-1
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- N.E.W Musidisc 104611
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MU 104611 A¹ Townhouse DMM DON'T TEACH YOUR GRANDMA HOW TO SUCK EGGSRunout A Side (etched)
MU 104611 B¹ Townhouse DMMRunout B Side (etched)
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | France | N.E.W Musidisc 104611First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Under One Flag FLAG 36First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Under One Flag FLAG 36PFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Under One Flag FLAG 36LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | Under One Flag FLAG 36LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK & Europe | Back On Black BOBV789LPLP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2020 | UK & Europe | Back On Black BOBV789LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2020 | UK & Europe | Back On Black BOBV789LPLTDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2020 | UK & Europe | Back On Black BOBV789PDLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2021 | Belarus | Rockmark RMLP 006 / Venom Inc L.L.C. RMLP 006LP, Album, Numbered, Stereo · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Stereo · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Belarus | Rockmark RMLP 006 / Venom Inc L.L.C. RMLP 006LP, Album, Numbered, Stereo · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Stereo · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK | Dissonance Productions DISS0258LP-TPLP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2025 | UK | Dissonance Productions DISS0258LPLP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Under One Flag FLAG 36LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Prime Evil4:38
- A2Parasite3:08
- A3Blackened Are The Priests4:19
- A4Carnivorous2:11
- A5Skeletal Dance3:07
- B1Megalomania5:25
- B2Insane2:54
- B3Harder Than Ever3:09
- B4Into The Fire3:22
- B5Skool Daze4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prime Evil are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Prime Evil are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 2025.
When was Prime Evil first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, France. One of them is Under One Flag FLAG 36.
How do I tell if my copy of Prime Evil is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FLAG 36, FLAG 36P, 104611) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FLAG-36 A-1 Townhouse DMM Don't teach your granny how to suck eggs and FLAG-36 B-1 Townhouse DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Prime Evil 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.
