War vinyl value
U2 — War: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Island | 79 00671 | Canada | Quality Pressing | $20–$81 |
| 1983 Island | 79 00671 | Canada | Cinram Pressing, 1 Pressing Ring | $20–$81 |
| 1983 Island | 79 00671 | Canada | Quality Records Pressing | $20–$81 |
| 1983 Island | 79 00671 | Canada | Cinram Pressing, 2 Pressing Rings | $20–$81 |
| 1983 Island | 90067-1 | US | AR - Allied Pressing, Gatefold | $20–$81 |
| 1983 Island | 90067-1 | US | — | $20–$81 |
| 1984 Island | 90067-1 | US | Reissue, Black Label, SP Matrix, Gatefold | $20–$81 |
| 1984 Island | 90067-1 | US | Reissue | $20–$81 |
| 1987 Island | ISL 67 | Canada | Reissue | $20–$81 |
| 2008 Mercury | 1761674 | UK | Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold | $26–$95 |
| 2008 Island | B0010832-01 | US | Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram; Gatefold | $26–$95 |
5 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Island | ILPS 9733 | UK | Gatefold, Barcoded Sleeve |
| 1986 Island | 205 259 | Europe | Gatefold |
| 1986 Island | ILPS 9733 | UK | Barcode, Gatefold |
| 1992 Island | 212 051 | Europe | Reissue, Gatefold |
| 2007 Island | 5303037 | Netherlands | Reissue, Unofficial Release |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
29 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 1983 US pressing it reads “ST-IL-835155 AR” on side one and “ST-IL-835156 AR” 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 1983 jacket is a reissue, whatever the sleeve says: the pressing lives in the runout etching and on the label.
Questions
Which pressing of War is worth the most?
The 1983 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 1983 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 1983 US pressing the runout reads “ST-IL-835155 AR”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is War worth today?
Sellers typically ask $20 to $95 for the pressings we track; for the 1983 79 00671 the median ask is $23 over 10 listings (eBay, Oct 30, 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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