Motley Crue — Theatre of Pain
Known pressings
26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | JP | Elektra | 32XD-326 | CD |
| 1985 | JP | Elektra, Warner Bros. Records | P-13138, PS-1032 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Elektra | 9 60418-2 | CD |
| 1985 | US | Elektra, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. | 9 60418-2, D 123325 | CD — BMG club edition |
| 1985 | US | Elektra | E1-60418 | Vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Elektra | E2-60418 | CD |
| 1989 | JP | Elektra | 18P2-2753 | CD |
| 1999 | JP | Beyond Music | POCP-9188 | CD |
| 1999 | US | Mötley Records, Beyond Music | 038 672-2 | CD |
| 1999 | XE | Beyond, Mötley Records, Virgin | 7243 847748 2 0 | CD |
| 2003 | CA | Mötley Records | 4400676302 | CD |
| 2003 | DE | Mötley Records | 038 672-2 | CD |
| 2003 | US | Masters 2000 Inc., Mötley Records | 038 672-2 | Enhanced CD |
| 2008 | US | Mötley Records | — | Digital Media |
| 2008 | US | Eleven Seven Music, Mötley Records | ESM / MR 320 | CD — Crücial Crüe edition |
| 2008 | US | Eleven Seven Music, Mötley Records | ESM/MR 322 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2008 | XW | Mötley Records | — | Digital Media |
| 2021 | XW | Mötley Records | — | Digital Media — 40th anniversary remastered |
| 2021 | XW | BMG | — | Digital Media — 40th anniversary remaster |
| 2022 | — | BMG | — | Digital Media — Dolby Atmos mix |
| 2022 | DE | BMG | 538784712 | CD |
| 2025 | US | — | — | Digital Media |
| — | JP | Elektra, wea music | 18P2-2753 | CD |
| — | US | Elektra | 60418-1-E | 12" Vinyl |
| — | XE | Elektra | 7559-60418-2 | CD |
| — | XW | BMG | — | Digital Media |
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
Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" audiophile limited CD