Anthrax — Spreading the Disease
Known pressings
21 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
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| 1985 | FR | MPO | CD MFM 62 | CD |
| 1985 | GB | Island | 826 668-2 | CD |
| 1985 | GB | Music for Nations | MFN62 | Vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Megaforce Worldwide | 7 90480-1, 90480-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Island, Megaforce Worldwide | 7 90480-4, 90480-4 | Cassette — SR |
| 1985 | XE | Megaforce Worldwide | 207 476 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1985 | XE | Island | 257 476 | CD |
| 1985 | XE | Island, Megaforce Worldwide | 262 042 | CD |
| 1986 | JP | Island, Megaforce Worldwide | P35D-20014 | CD |
| 1987 | US | Island, Megaforce Worldwide | 7 90480-2, 90480-2 | CD |
| 1990 | GB | Megaforce Worldwide, Island Masters | 826 668-2, IMCD 136 | CD |
| 1990 | JP | Polystar | PSCD-1045 | CD |
| 1990 | US | Island, Megaforce Worldwide | 422-826 668-2 | CD |
| 1997 | JP | Island, Megaforce Worldwide | PHCR-4812 | CD |
| 2007 | JP | Island | UICY-6897 | CD |
| 2010 | JP | Island | UICY-94510 | SHM-CD |
| 2015 | US | Megaforce Records | B0024256-02 | CD |
| 2015 | XW | Island | — | Digital Media — deluxe |
| 2016 | JP | Megaforce Records | UICY-77635/6 | SHM-CD |
| — | JP | Island, Megaforce Worldwide | PHCR-18702 | CD |
| — | JP | Island, Megaforce Worldwide | UICY-25101 | CD |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Anthrax "Spreading the Disease" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Anthrax "Spreading the Disease" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Anthrax "Spreading the Disease" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Anthrax "Spreading the Disease" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Anthrax "Spreading the Disease" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Anthrax "Spreading the Disease" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Anthrax "Spreading the Disease" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Anthrax "Spreading the Disease" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Anthrax "Spreading the Disease" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Anthrax "Spreading the Disease" audiophile limited CD