Asylum vinyl value
Kiss — Asylum: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Mercury | 826 099-1 | Europe | — | $25–$130 |
| 1985 Mercury | 826 099-1 | Finland | — | $25–$130 |
| 1985 Mercury | 826 099-1 | France | — | $25–$130 |
| 1985 Mercury | 826 099-1 | Germany | — | $25–$130 |
| 1985 Mercury | 826 099-1 | Greece | — | $25–$130 |
| 1985 Mercury | 826 099-1 | Portugal | — | $25–$130 |
| 1985 Mercury | 826 099-1 | Spain | — | $25–$130 |
| 1985 Vertigo | VERH 32 | UK | — | $25–$130 |
| 1985 Mercury | 826 099-1 M-1 | US | 53 Hauppauge Pressing | $25–$130 |
| 1985 Mercury | 826 099-1 M-1 | US | — | $25–$130 |
| 1985 Mercury | 422-826 099-1 M-1 | US | Club Edition | $25–$130 |
| 1985 Mercury | 826 099-1 M-1 | US | Club Edition, RCA Music Service | $25–$130 |
| 2014 Mercury | 06025 377 536-6 (6) | Europe | Remastered, Reissue, 180 Gram | $30–$71 |
| 2014 Mercury | B0020243-01 | US | Remastered, Reissue, 180gr | $30–$71 |
| 2014 Mercury | B0020243-01 | US | Remastered, Reissue, 180 Gram | $30–$71 |
1 more pressing we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mercury | 0602537807505 | Germany | Reissue, 180 Gram |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
22 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 1985 US pressing it reads “B-3 ᐉ 422-826-099-1-AS-HRM-1 STERLING” on side one and “A-1 ᐉ 422-826-099-1-BS-HRM-1 STERLING” on side two. Trust the etching over the jacket: covers get traded around, dead wax stays put.
- 3
Grade the condition. A clean copy and a worn one of the same pressing sit several grades, and several multiples, apart. Grade record and sleeve separately; see our grading guide.
Do not price the cover. A later disc in a 1985 jacket is a reissue, whatever the sleeve says: the pressing lives in the runout etching and on the label.
Questions
Which pressing of Asylum is worth the most?
The 1985 originals lead. 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 1985 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 1985 US pressing the runout reads “B-3 ᐉ 422-826-099-1-AS-HRM-1 STERLING”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Asylum worth today?
Sellers typically ask $25 to $130 for the pressings we track; for the 2014 06025 377 536-6 (6) the median ask is $35 over 8 listings (eBay, Sep 14, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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