US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Par Records PAR 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PAR-1002-A KKmasteringSide A
PAR-1002-B KKmasteringSide B
AvatarCity Beneath The Surface
Vinyl pressings
City Beneath The Surface
by Avatar · 1983
10 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalRock
City Beneath The Surface was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of City Beneath The Surface
4 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Par Records PAR 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Yellow
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Par Records PAR 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · white colored labels
- Runout / matrix
PAR-1002-A KKmasteringSide A
PAR-1002-B KKmasteringSide B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Par Records PAR 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Par Records PAR 1002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Par Records PAR 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | US | Par Records PAR 10027", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | US | Par Records PAR 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Par Records PAR 1002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Par Records PAR 10027", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Reissue · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Reissue · Unofficial |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Mania MMR167", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Mania MMR167", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Mania MMR167", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Mania MMR167", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ACity Beneath The Surface
- B1Sirens
- B2The Whip
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of City Beneath The Surface are there?
10 vinyl pressings of City Beneath The Surface are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1983 and 2022.
When was City Beneath The Surface first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is Par Records PAR 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of City Beneath The Surface is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PAR 1002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAR-1002-A KKmastering and PAR-1002-B KKmastering. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is City Beneath The Surface on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.