UK & Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EIRSA 1002 A-1U-1-1 AUDIO-ONESide A runout
EIRSA 1002 B-1U-1-1Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Headless Cross
by Black Sabbath · 1989
35 pressings17 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Headless Cross was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Headless Cross
22 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 17 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.
UK
April 1, 1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRSAPD 1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
EIRSAPD-1002-A₁ ADRENALINRunout Side A
EIRSAPD-1002-B₁ ADRENALINRunout Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-82002I.R.S. Metal IRS-82002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IRS 82002-A AM2..Side A Etched
IRS 82002-B AM1.Side B Etched
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-82002
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
April 24, 1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Metal 064-24 1005 1I.R.S. Metal 24 1005 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2410051-A1Side A
2410051-B1Side B
Australia
July 1989- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LIB 105194-1I.R.S. Records LIB 105194-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX252349 105194-1 MK 1Side A
MX252350 105194-1 MK 2Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Brazil | I.R.S. Records 066 241005 1 / I.R.S. Metal 066 241005 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | I.R.S. Metal IRS-82002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | France | I.R.S. Records 2410051 / I.R.S. Metal 24 1005 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | France | I.R.S. Metal 24 1005 1 / I.R.S. Metal 064-24 1005 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | France | I.R.S. Records 2410051 / I.R.S. Metal 24 1005 1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Germany | I.R.S. Records 064-24 1005 1 / I.R.S. Metal 24 1005 1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Germany | I.R.S. Metal 24 1005 1 / I.R.S. Metal 064-24 1005 1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Greece | I.R.S. Metal 24 1005 1 / I.R.S. Records 2410051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Italy | I.R.S. Records 64 2410051 / I.R.S. Metal 64 2410051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | I.R.S. Metal SLEM-1612First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Portugal | I.R.S. Metal 2410051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | I.R.S. Records IRS (L) 2410051 / EMI IRS (L) 2410051First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | South Korea | I.R.S. Records IKPL-0002 / 24 1005 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Korea | I.R.S. Records IKPL-0002 / 24 1005 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | I.R.S. Metal 24 1005 1 / I.R.S. Metal 066-24 1005 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Unknown | P. R. S. 095623-0LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2024 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT922LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT922LPBLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2024 | US | Warner Records R1 727159 / Warner Records 603497820184LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2024 | US | Warner Records R1 727159 / Warner Records 603497820184LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | I.R.S. Metal 064-24 1005 1 / I.R.S. Metal 24 1005 1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Europe | I.R.S. Metal 064 24 1005 1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc |
| ? | Europe | I.R.S. Metal 064-24 1005 1 / I.R.S. Metal 24 1005 1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK & Europe | I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1002LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK & Europe | I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1002LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Gates Of Hell1:06
- A2Headless Cross6:28
- A3Devil & Daughter4:39
- A4When Death Calls6:56
- B1Kill In The Spirit World5:09
- B2Call Of The Wild5:18
- B3Black Moon4:05
- B4Nightwing6:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Headless Cross are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Headless Cross are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1989 and 2024.
When was Headless Cross first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Headless Cross is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EIRSA 1002, EIRSAPD 1002, IRS-82002, 064-24 1005 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EIRSA 1002 A-1U-1-1 AUDIO-ONE and EIRSA 1002 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Headless Cross 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.
