Animalize vinyl value
Kiss — Animalize: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Casablanca | 822 495-1 | Europe | — | $20–$45 |
| 1984 Casablanca | 822 495-1 | Germany | — | $20–$45 |
| 1984 Vertigo | VERL 18 | UK | — | $20–$45 |
| 1984 Mercury | 422-822 495-1 M-1 | US | 56 - Pitman Pressing | $20–$45 |
| 1984 Mercury | 422-822 495-1 M-1 | US | 22 - Allied Pressing | $20–$45 |
| 1984 Mercury | 422-822 495-1 M-1 | US | Club Edition, CRC | $20–$45 |
| 1984 Mercury | 422-822 495-1 M-1 | US | 72 - Richmond Pressing | $20–$45 |
| 1984 Mercury | 422-822 495-1 M-1 | US | 53, ᐉ Hauppauge Pressing | $20–$45 |
| 2014 Mercury | 00602537715473 | Europe | Reissue, 180 Gram | $35–$95 |
| 2014 Mercury | B0020068-01 | US | Reissue, 180 Gram | $35–$95 |
| 2023 Mercury | — | Europe | Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Vinyl | $20–$45 |
5 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Casablanca | LP-28546 | Ecuador | — |
| 1987 Casablanca | R00C-2027 | Japan | Reissue |
| 2014 Mercury | 0602537770922 | Europe | Limited Edition, Reissue, 180 gram |
| 2024 Mercury | 602465757354 | Worldwide | Black Ice & White Cornetto |
| 2024 Mercury | 602465757347 | Worldwide | Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
18 pressings tracked, 16 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1984 US pressing it reads “P 422-822-495-1-AS-REV.CP STERLING” on side one and “P 422-822-495-1-BS-CP STERLING” on side two. Jackets get swapped over the decades; the runout does not.
- 3
Grade the condition. The same pressing can be worth several times more in near mint than in VG. Grade the vinyl and the sleeve separately — our grading guide shows the standard scale.
A 1984 jacket with a later disc inside is a reissue in an original sleeve. Judge the pressing by the runout etching and the label, never by the cover.
Questions
Which pressing of Animalize is worth the most?
The 1984 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 2014 “Limited Edition, Reissue, 180 gram” and the 2024 “Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1984 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1984 US pressing the runout reads “P 422-822-495-1-AS-REV.CP STERLING”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Animalize worth today?
Sellers typically ask $20 to $95 for the pressings we track; for the 1984 822 495-1 the median ask is $26 over 10 listings (eBay, Sep 19, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
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