Scorpions — Virgin Killer
Known pressings
17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | DE | RCA Victor | PLL 1-4225 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1976 | GB | RCA | PPL1 4225 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1977 | JP | RCA | RVP-6155 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1983 | DE | RCA | NL 70031 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | US | RCA | 3659-2 R | CD — Remastered |
| 1988 | DE | RCA | ND70031 | CD |
| 1988 | XE | RCA | ND70031 | CD |
| 1989 | JP | RCA | B20D-41012 | CD |
| 1995 | JP | RCA | BVCP-7375 | CD |
| 2007 | JP | RCA, BMG Japan | 88697-21883-2, BVCM-37925 | CD |
| 2008 | JP | BMG | BVCM-35345 | CD |
| 2010 | JP | RCA | SICP 20244 | Blu-spec CD |
| 2013 | US | Audio Fidelity | AFZ 134 | HDCD |
| 2015 | US | Audio Fidelity | AFZLP 192 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2023 | — | BMG | — | Digital Media — remastered 2023 |
| 2023 | XE | BMG | 538875781 | 12" Vinyl — special edition, blue vinyl |
| — | DZ | RCA | — | 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
Scorpions "Virgin Killer" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Scorpions "Virgin Killer" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Scorpions "Virgin Killer" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Scorpions "Virgin Killer" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Scorpions "Virgin Killer" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Scorpions "Virgin Killer" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Scorpions "Virgin Killer" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Scorpions "Virgin Killer" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Scorpions "Virgin Killer" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Scorpions "Virgin Killer" audiophile limited CD