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Mötley Crüe – Theatre Of Pain
1985 · Europe · Elektra · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 26, 2026
- MMint
- $93.87
- NMNear Mint
- $83.99
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $64.23
- VGVery Good
- $44.46
- G+Good Plus
- $24.70
- GGood
- $14.82
- FFair
- $9.88
- PPoor
- $4.94
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €60ref VA-8FZNKMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- R/S Alsdorf 960418-1 A 4x STE.60418-A.1 SRC[logo]
- Runout — side B
- R/S Alsdorf 960418-1 Bx STE-60418-B1 SRC[logo]
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7559-60418-1
- Barcode (scanned)
- 0075596041812
- Rights society
- GEMA/BIEM
- Label Code
- LC 0192
- Price Code
- Ⓤ
- Price Code
- WE 381(France)
- Other
- EKT 8(U.K. cat. #, back cover)
- Other
- W(Embossed Warner logo, back cover)
- Manufactured By
- Record Service GmbH
- Made By
- WEA Musik GmbH
- Pressed By
- Record Service Alsdorf
Specifications
- Artist
- Mötley Crüe
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Heavy Metal
- Year
- 1985
- Label
- Elektra
- Catalog number
- 960 418-1
- Country
- Europe
- Barcode
- 0 7559-60418-1
Tracklist
- A1City Boy Blues4:05
- A2Smokin' In The Boys Room3:22
- A3Louder Than Hell2:31
- A4Keep Your Eye On The Money4:31
- A5Home Sweet Home3:55
- B1Tonight (We Need A Lover)3:35
- B2Use It Or Lose It2:38
- B3Save Our Souls4:10
- B4Raise Your Hands To Rock2:49
- B5Fight For Your Rights3:40
- Producer
- Tom Werman
- Photography By
- Neil Zlozower
About this record
The runout etched on side one reads R/S Alsdorf 960418-1 A, placing this European Elektra pressing at the Record Service plant in Alsdorf rather than a US plant. Its dead wax also carries the matrix STE.60418-A.1 and the stamp SRC, which separate it from the US release catalogued 60418-1-E.
Collectors want it at 291 against 3678 who already own a copy, so clean examples surface at a steady pace.
What drives its value
The USD price guide for Theatre Of Pain runs from 93.87 at Mint down to 44.46 at VG, with 64.23 as the VG+ figure. A Near Mint copy is listed at 83.99 and the guide's Poor grade sits at 4.94.
The lowest current price is 4.45 and 64 copies are for sale, so supply is not thin even though 3678 owners hold a copy. The European Record Service Alsdorf pressing sits alongside the 1985 US Elektra issue under catalogue 60418-1-E.
That US copy is the other pressing on the list, and it is the reference point against which a European matrix is judged. A 3.96 community rating from 243 votes shows a fan base that prizes the record, and that loyalty keeps the top grades commanding a premium over the lower ones.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by reading the label, which shows Elektra and catalogue number 960 418-1, and the barcode present on this copy. Next, check the dead wax.
Side A should read R/S Alsdorf 960418-1 A 4x STE.60418-A.1 SRC, and side B should read R/S Alsdorf 960418-1 Bx STE-60418-B1 SRC. These etchings name Record Service Alsdorf and tie the copy to the European Record Service GmbH run.
A US pressing carrying the 60418-1-E number is a different record and would not show these matrices. Grade the sleeve and disc separately, because a clean jacket does not guarantee a clean groove.
Compare the disc against the guide grades of Mint, Near Mint, VG+, VG and so on before settling on a value.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
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Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of Theatre Of Pain worth?
The price guide lists a VG+ value of 64.23 USD. This is an estimate taken from the guide, not a guaranteed sale price, and it applies to the Elektra 960 418-1 European pressing.
How do I tell the European pressing from the US one?
Read the dead wax. The European copy carries R/S Alsdorf 960418-1 A 4x STE.60418-A.1 SRC on side A. The US release is catalogued 60418-1-E and is a separate item.
What is a Near Mint copy worth?
The price guide gives a Near Mint value of 83.99 USD. It is a guide estimate and may differ from what a particular copy sells for.
Why is demand high for this pressing?
Community data shows 3678 owners and 291 wanting it, so buyers outnumber sellers for good copies. The guide also lists 64 copies currently for sale.
What does a Poor copy of Theatre Of Pain fetch?
The price guide puts a Poor copy at 4.94 USD. It is an estimate as of the guide date, and the lowest current listing in the guide is 4.45 USD.