UK
January 31, 1994- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
71322211 A-1-1-1A side
71322211 B-1-1-1B side
Vinyl pressings
Cross Purposes
by Black Sabbath · 1994
23 pressings9 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Cross Purposes was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Cross Purposes
4 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 4 countries. 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.
Brazil
1994- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 7 13222 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMC 713222-1-A 1SAA1A-side
DMC 713222-1-B 1SAA1B-side
Greece
1994- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7132221 A1Side A runout
7132221 B1Side B runout
Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1I.R.S. Records 7 13222 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M B.S. -71322221-A-I-17-01-93-Side A runout
M B.S. -71322221-B-I-17-01-94-Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Brazil | I.R.S. Records 7 13222 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | Greece | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | Italy | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1 / I.R.S. Records 7 13222 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | Russia | Santa Records П94 RAT 30856LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1994 | UK | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1 / I.R.S. Records 0777 7 15222 2 8LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2014 | UK | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
2020s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unknown | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | SSM Records EU SSM 10.2021LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1 / 128482 0777 7 13222 1 1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK & Europe | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1 / I.R.S. Records EIRSLP 1067LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Unknown | P. R. S. P.R.S. 020012LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2022 | UK | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2022 | UK | I.R.S. Records 077771322211LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2022 | UK | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2024 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2024 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT924LPBLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2024 | US | Warner Records RCV1 727160 / Warner Records 603497820221LP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT924LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | USA & Canada | Warner Records R1 727160LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1I Witness4:58
- A2Cross Of Thorns4:34
- A3Psychophobia3:14
- A4Virtual Death5:49
- A5Immaculate Deception4:15
- B1Dying For Love5:53
- B2Back To Eden3:57
- B3The Hand That Rocks The Cradle4:30
- B4Cardinal Sin4:21
- B5Evil Eye5:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cross Purposes are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Cross Purposes are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1994 and 2024.
When was Cross Purposes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, Brazil, Greece, Italy. One of them is I.R.S. Records 0777 7 13222 1 1, released January 31, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Cross Purposes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0777 7 13222 1 1, 7 13222 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 71322211 A-1-1-1 and 71322211 B-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cross Purposes 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.
