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Vinyl pressings

Eliminator

by ZZ Top · 1983

124 pressings32 countriesPop RockHard RockBlues RockRock

Eliminator 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 Eliminator

68 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 24 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

March 23, 1983
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records 9 23774-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23774
Format
LP, Album · SRC Pressing; Pinstripes Label; Locked Groove
Runout / matrix

1-23774-A-SR1 MASTERDISK RL [Drawn Head With Hat] [SRC logo] 1-1 SM-1Runout Side A, variant 1

1-23774-B-SR2 MASTERDISK RL 1-2 SM 1-3 [SRC logo]Runout Side B, variant 1

1-23774-A-SR1 MASTERDISK RL [Drawn Head With Hat] CRB [SRC logo] 1-2 SM 1-3Runout Side A, variant 2

1-23774-B-SR2 MASTERDISK RL 1-1 [SRC logo]Runout Side B, variant 2

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US

March 23, 1983
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records 9 23774-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23774
Format
LP, Album · Jacksonville Press
Runout / matrix

1-23774-A-JW1 [Drawn Head With Hat] CRM BK MASTERDISK 0Runout side A

1-23774-A-JW1 BK MASTERDISK 0Runout side B

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US

March 23, 1983
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records 9 23774-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23774
Format
LP, Album · Allied Pressing, RL
Runout / matrix

1-23774-A-SH 2 MASTERDISK RL [Drawn Head With Hat] ɑ B-17810 -SH2 SLM △3332 1-3Side A runout, variant 1

1-23774-B-SH 2 MASTERDISK RL B-17811-SH2 SLM △3332-X 1-3Side B runout, variant 1

1-23774-A-SH 2 MASTERDISK RL [Drawn Head w/Hat] ɑ B-17810 -SH2 SLM △3832 1-1Side A runout, variant 2

1-23774-B-SH 2 MASTERDISK RL B-17811-SH2 SLM △3832-X 1-3Side B runout, variant 2

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US

March 23, 1983
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records 9 23774-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23774
Format
LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
Runout / matrix

1-23774-A-WW2 RL [Drawn Head With Hat] LRW MASTERDISK —◁Runout A Side Variant 1

1-23774-B-WW1 MASTERDISK —◁Runout B Side Variant 1

1-23774-A-WW1 RL [Drawn Head With Hat] CRM MASTERDISK —◁Runout A Side Variant 2

1-23774-B-WW1 OK MASTERDISK —◁Runout B Side Variant 2

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US

1983
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records 9 23774-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23774
Format
LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
Runout / matrix

1-23774-A-JW3 #1 0Side A runout

1-23774-B-JW3 #2Side B runout

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US

1983
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records 9 23774-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23774
Format
LP, Album · Specialty Press, RL Both Sides, Unedited Legs
Runout / matrix

1-23774-A-SR1 MASTERDISK [Drawn Head With Hat] [SRC logo]Runout Side A, Variant 1

1-23774-B-SR2 MASTERDISK RL 1-1-SM1-2 [SRC logo]Runout Side B, Variant 1

1-23774-A-SR1 MASTERDISK RL [Drawn Head With Hat] CRM 1-2 SM 1-3 [SRC logo]Runout Side A, Variant 2

1-23774-B-SR2 MASTERDISK RL 1-1 SM1-2 [SRC logo]Runout Side B, Variant 2

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 124 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s92 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1983ArgentinaWarner Bros. Records SLIN 3404First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1983ArgentinaWarner Bros. Records SLIN 3404First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1983ArgentinaWarner Bros. Records SLIN 3404First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1983AustraliaWarner Bros. Records 23774-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1983AustraliaWarner Bros. Records 23774-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1983AustraliaWarner Bros. Records 23774-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1983AustriaWarner Bros. Records 92-3774-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1983BrazilWarner Bros. Records 26.109First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1983CanadaWarner Bros. Records 92 37741First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1983CanadaWarner Bros. Records 92 37741First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1983EcuadorWarner Bros. Records LP - 80055First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1983EcuadorWarner Bros. Records LP-80055First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1983EuropeWarner Bros. Records 92-3774-1 / Warner Bros. Records W 3774First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1983EuropeWarner Bros. Records 92-3774-1 / Lone Wolf Productions 92-3774-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1983EuropeWarner Bros. Records 92-3774-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
All 92 pressings from the 1980s
1990s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1992BrazilWarner Bros. Records 670.8234LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2010s8 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2013EuropeWarner Bros. Records 8122796555LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2013USWarner Bros. Records 9 23774-1 / Rhino Records RHI 96555LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2016EuropeWarner Bros. Records 081227943196 / Warner Bros. Records RCV1 23774LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinylLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl
2016USWarner Bros. Records RCV1-23774 / Rhino Records RCV1 23774LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl
2017GermanyWarner Bros. Records RCV1 23774LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinylLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl
2017ItalyWarner Records Inc. RCV5 23774LP, Limited Edition, Stereo · LimitedLP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited
2019EuropeWarner Records R1 23774 / Warner Records 08122796555LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2019EuropeWarner Records RCV1 23774 / Warner Records 081227943196LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinylLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl
2020s9 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2020EuropeWarner Records RCV5 23774 / Warner Records 603497845712LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl
2021USA & EuropeWarner Records RCV5 23774 / Warner Records 603497845712LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl
2022ArgentinaWarner Records 8122796555 / Plaza Independencia Música 8122796555LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2023ArgentinaPlaza Independencia Música 8122796555 / Warner Records 8122796555LP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
2023WorldwideWarner Records RCD1 23774 / Rhino Records 603497837786LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl
2023WorldwideWarner Records RCD1 23774 / Rhino Records 603497837786LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl
2023ChileWarner Records 8122796555 / Plaza Independencia Música 8122796555LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2024USRhino Records RCD1 23774 / Warner Records 603497837786LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinylLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl
2025WorldwideRhino Records RHF1 23774 / Rhino Records 603497815999LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited
Year unknown14 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaWarner Bros. Records 92 37741LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?CanadaWarner Bros. Records 92 37741LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?CanadaWarner Bros. Records 92 37741LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?CanadaWarner Bros. Records 92 37741LP, AlbumLP, Album
?CanadaWarner Bros. Records 92 37741LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?CanadaWarner Bros. Records 92 37741LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?South KoreaHigh Stereo Light 657LP, Album, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
?South KoreaNot On Label (ZZ Top) 657LP, Album, Unofficial Release · UnofficialLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial
?USWarner Bros. Records 9 23774-1 / Warner Bros. Records R-134129LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition
?USWarner Bros. Records 9 23774-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23774LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?USWarner Bros. Records 9 23774-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23774LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?USWarner Bros. Records 9 23774-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23774LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition
?USWarner Bros. Records 9 23774-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23774LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition
?USWarner Bros. Records 9 23774-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23774LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Gimme All Your Lovin3:59
  2. A2Got Me Under Pressure3:59
  3. A3Sharp Dressed Man4:13
  4. A4I Need You Tonight6:14
  5. A5I Got The Six2:52
  6. B1Legs4:35
  7. B2Thug4:17
  8. B3TV Dinners3:50
  9. B4Dirty Dog4:05
  10. B5If I Could Only Flag Her Down3:40
  11. B6Bad Girl3:16

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Eliminator are there?

124 vinyl pressings of Eliminator are listed here, from 32 countries, released between 1983 and 2025.

When was Eliminator first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Netherlands, Germany and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 9 23774-1, released March 23, 1983.

How do I tell if my copy of Eliminator is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 23774-1, 9 W 1 23774-1, 1-23774, W1-23774-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-23774-A-SR1 MASTERDISK RL [Drawn Head With Hat] [SRC logo] 1-1 SM-1 and 1-23774-B-SR2 MASTERDISK RL 1-2 SM 1-3 [SRC logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Eliminator 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.

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