US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Zombo Records
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
44452 SM#1 WT-001-B G♡J.V.C.
#2 SM#1 44452 WT-001-A G♡JVC
WatchtowerEnergetic Disassembly
Vinyl pressings
Energetic Disassembly
by Watchtower · 1985
12 pressings4 countriesThrashProgressive MetalRock
Energetic Disassembly 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 Energetic Disassembly
1 pressing came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Zombo RecordsFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Zombo RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Back On Black BOBV255LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Back On Black BOBV255LPLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 1003LP, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 1002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 1003LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 1002LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 1002LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 1003LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Zombo RecordsLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Zombo RecordsLP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Violent Change3:22
- A2Asylum3:48
- A3Tyrants In Distress5:59
- A4Social Fears4:41
- B1Energetic Disassembly4:39
- B2Argonne Forest4:38
- B3Cimmerian Shadows6:35
- B4Meltdown3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Energetic Disassembly are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Energetic Disassembly are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was Energetic Disassembly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is Zombo Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Energetic Disassembly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 44452 SM#1 WT-001-B G♡J.V.C. and #2 SM#1 44452 WT-001-A G♡JVC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Energetic Disassembly 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.