US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Nimrod Records NIM-001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RR42148-A PRAY TO THE MASTER TAPE 516Side One
RR42148-B RITE STAY AWAY FROM MOM'S WALLET 516Side Two
Zero BoysVicious Circle
Vinyl pressings
Vicious Circle
by Zero Boys · 1982
15 pressings2 countriesHardcorePunkRock
Vicious Circle was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Vicious Circle
1 pressing came out in 1982, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Nimrod Records NIM-001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Nimrod Records NIM-001LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Toxic Shock TXLP-11LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Toxic Shock TXLP-11LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Toxic Shock TXLP-11LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | UK | Fundamental SAVE 53LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Fundamental SAVE 53LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1989 | US | Toxic Shock TXLP-11LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | Panic Button PB286 / Lookout! Records LK253LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2006 | US | Rifleman RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2009 | US | Secretly Canadian SC188LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Secretly Canadian SC188LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Secretly Canadian SC188LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Secretly Canadian SC188LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| ? | US | Secretly Canadian SC188LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Vicious Circle
- A2Amphetamine Addiction
- A3New Generation
- A4Dirty Alleys/Dirty Minds
- A5Civilizations Dying
- A6Livin' In The 80's
- A7Drug Free Youth
- B1Down The Drain
- B2Outta Style
- B3You Can Touch Me
- B4Forced Entry
- B5Hightime
- B6Charlie's Place
- B7Trying Harder
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vicious Circle are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Vicious Circle are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1982 and 2021.
When was Vicious Circle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US. One of them is Nimrod Records NIM-001.
How do I tell if my copy of Vicious Circle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NIM-001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR42148-A PRAY TO THE MASTER TAPE 516 and RR42148-B RITE STAY AWAY FROM MOM'S WALLET 516. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vicious Circle 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.