US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4867
- Format
- LP, Album · R
- Runout / matrix
T SPO-4867-A-CT 2Side A etched
T SPO-4867-B-CT 2Side B etched
SterlingStamped both sides
Vinyl pressings
Earthshaker
by Y & T · 1981
18 pressings7 countriesHard RockRock
Earthshaker was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Earthshaker
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4867
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM SP04867-A RCA1 [Cat Face or face w/pointy ears Symbol] [Trumpet Symbol]Side A runout
AM SP04867-B RCA1 [Cat Face or face w/pointy ears Symbol] [Trumpet Symbol]Side B runout
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4867A&M Records SP 4867
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Press, Z
- Runout / matrix
1S SPO-4867-A-CS2 [STERLING stamp] A 2Runout, side A, etched
1S SPO-4867-B-CS1 [STERLING stamp] A 2Runout, side B, etched
SP-04867-ALabel, side A
SP-04867-BLabel, side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4867A&M Records SP 4867
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Press, Y
- Runout / matrix
1T SPO-4867-A-CT2 [STERLING C stamp] 3Runout, side A, etched
1T SPO-4867-B-CT2 [STERLING Λ stamp] ▽Runout, side B, etched
SP-04867-ALabel, side A
SP-04867-BLabel, side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4867
- Format
- LP, Album · X
- Runout / matrix
p SPO-4867-A-CP 2 ISide A etched, p and I stamped
p SPO-4867-B-CP 2 ISide B etched, p and I stamped
STERLINGStamped both sides
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4867
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM SP04867-A RCA1· [Cat Face Symbol] [A&M Trumpet Symbol] I B B E̶ 1DSide A runout, variant 1
AM SP04867-B RCA1· [Cat Face Symbol] [A&M Trumpet Symbol] I A1DSide B runout, variant 1
AM SP 04867-A RCA1· [Cat Face Symbol] [A&M Trumpet Symbol] I B B 3̶ 1 4 -Side A runout, variant 2
AM SP 04687-B RCA1· [Cat Face Symbol] [A&M Trumpet Symbol] I A1 FSide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4867First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64867First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64867First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64867First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Taiwan | Kelly KY-1020LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1981 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64867First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64867LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-4867First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-4867LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-4867First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-4867 / A&M Records SP 4867First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-4867 / A&M Records SP 4867First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-4867First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-4867First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 64867LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records SP-4867LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hungry For Rock3:45
- A2Dirty Girl5:03
- A3Shake It Loose2:54
- A4Squeeze4:02
- A5Rescue Me4:42
- B1Young And Tough3:41
- B2Hurricane3:22
- B3Let Me Go3:09
- B4Knock You Out2:58
- B5I Believe In You7:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Earthshaker are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Earthshaker are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Earthshaker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Canada, Europe. One of them is A&M Records SP-4867.
How do I tell if my copy of Earthshaker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4867, AMLH 64867) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T SPO-4867-A-CT 2 and T SPO-4867-B-CT 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Earthshaker 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.
