US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Gigasaurus GIGA 8948Gigasaurus GIGA8948
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GIGA 8948·A "DOWN ON YOUR KNEES" [sign] STERLINGSide A
GIGA 8948·B "AND BARK LIKE A DOG" STERLINGSide B
Wendy O. WilliamsKommander Of Kaos
Vinyl pressings
Kommander Of Kaos
by Wendy O. Williams · 1986
13 pressings8 countriesHeavy MetalPower MetalHard RockRock
Kommander Of Kaos was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Kommander Of Kaos
9 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Zebra Records ZEB7
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZEB 7 A1 TOWNHOUSEHand etched Side A
ZEB 7 B1 TOWNHOUSEHand etched Side B
Japan
August 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Vap 35163-25
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1986- Label and catalog number
- Gel Continental 3.35.404.005Gel Continental 3.35.701.005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
335 404 005 ARunout etched side A
335 404 005 BRunout etched side B
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Gigasaurus GIGA 8948
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Dream Records DRE 18352
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO DRE18352 ASide A, Etched
MPO DRE18352 BSide B, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Brazil | Gel Continental 3.35.404.005 / Gel Continental 3.35.701.005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Gigasaurus GIGA 8948First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Gigasaurus GIGA 8948First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | France | Dream Records DRE 18352First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Steamhammer SH 0043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Steamhammer SH 0043LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | UK | Zebra Records ZEB7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Gigasaurus GIGA 8948 / Gigasaurus GIGA8948First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Gigasaurus GIGA 8948LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Japan | Vap 35163-25First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Vap 35163-25First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | G.B.B.S. Records E-30.1390LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Gigasaurus GIGA 8948LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hoy Hey (Live To Rock)3:44
- A2Pedal To The Metal3:26
- A3Goin' Wild4:11
- A4Ain't None Of Your Business (Live)5:38
- B1Party3:36
- B2Jailbait3:25
- B3Bad Girl3:33
- B4Fight For The Right3:10
- B5(Work That Muscle) F**k That Booty3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kommander Of Kaos are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Kommander Of Kaos are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Kommander Of Kaos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Japan, Brazil and more. One of them is Gigasaurus GIGA 8948.
How do I tell if my copy of Kommander Of Kaos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GIGA 8948, ZEB7, 35163-25, 3.35.404.005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GIGA 8948·A "DOWN ON YOUR KNEES" [sign] STERLING and GIGA 8948·B "AND BARK LIKE A DOG" STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kommander Of Kaos 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.