US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Brain Eater EATER 2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EATER 2A FW Ѽ "EXPLOIT"Side A, etched
EATER - 2B FW Ѽ "IS THERE LIFE AFTER FAULTY?"Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Over The Edge
by Wipers · 1983
21 pressings5 countriesPunkRock
Over The Edge was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Over The Edge
3 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Brain Eater EATER 2
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
EATER 2A FW [apple drawing] CS "EXPLOIT"Side A, etched
EATER - 2B FW [apple drawing] CS "IS THERE LIFE AFTER FAULTY?"Side B, etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Brain Eater EATER 2
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
EATER 2A FW [apple drawing] CS "EXPLOIT"Side A, etched
EATER - 2B FW [apple drawing] CS "IS THERE LIFE AFTER FAULTY?"Side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Brain Eater EATER 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Brain Eater EATER 2LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1983 | US | Brain Eater EATER 2First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1983 | US | Brain Eater EATER 2First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1984 | US | Brain Eater EATER 2LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Enigma 2187-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Restless Records 72187-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Greece | Enigma 8-23892 / Enigma VG 50270LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Virgin VG 50270 / Enigma VG 50270LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Gift Of Life GIFT 020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Brain Eater EATER 2LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | US | Jackpot Records JPR 82803LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2009 | US | Jackpot Records JPR 82803 / Zeno Records JPR 82803LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2009 | US | Jackpot Records JPR 82803 / Zeno Records JPR 82803LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Jackpot Records JPR 82803 / Zeno Records JPR 82803LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | USA & Europe | Jackpot Records JPR 82803 / Zeno Records JPR 82803LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| 2022 | US | Jackpot Records JPR-083LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Jackpot Records J.P.R. 82803 / Zeno Records J.P.R. 82803LP, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Brain Eater EATER 2LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Germany | Gift Of Life Records GIFT 020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Jackpot Records JPR 82803 / Zeno Records JPR 82803LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Over The Edge3:49
- A2Doom Town3:56
- A3So Young4:20
- A4Messenger1:54
- A5Romeo3:55
- B1Now Is The Time3:00
- B2What Is2:18
- B3No One Wants An Alien3:22
- B4The Lonely One3:38
- B5No Generation Gap3:10
- B6This Time2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Over The Edge are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Over The Edge are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 2026.
When was Over The Edge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is Brain Eater EATER 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Over The Edge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EATER 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EATER 2A FW Ѽ "EXPLOIT" and EATER - 2B FW Ѽ "IS THERE LIFE AFTER FAULTY?". Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Over The Edge 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.
