Germany
April 17, 1989- Label and catalog number
- No Remorse Records NRR 1006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NRR 1006 ASide A
NRR 1006 BSide B
Blind GuardianFollow The Blind
Vinyl pressings
Follow The Blind
by Blind Guardian · 1989
13 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Follow The Blind 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 Follow The Blind
4 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Germany
April 14, 1989- Label and catalog number
- No Remorse Records NRR 1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
NRR 1006 A SSTSide A
NRR 1006 B SSTSide B
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- No Remorse Records NRR 1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
NRR 1006 ASide A
NRR 1006 BSide B
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- No Remorse Records NRR 1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
NRR 1006 A SSTA-side
NRR 1006 B SSTB-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | No Remorse Records NRR 1006First yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
| 1989 | Germany | No Remorse Records NRR 1006First yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
| 1989 | Germany | No Remorse RecordsLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Germany | No Remorse Records NRR 1006First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | No Remorse Records NRR 1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 4323-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 43231LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 4323-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 43231LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 4323-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 43231LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 4323 / Nuclear Blast 4323LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 4323 / Nuclear Blast 4323LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 43236 / Nuclear Blast NB 4323-6LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 58720LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | No Remorse Records NRR1006LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Inquisition (Intro)0:40
- A2Banish From Sanctuary5:27
- A3Damned For All Time4:57
- A4Follow The Blind7:10
- B1Hall Of The King4:16
- B2Fast To Madness5:57
- B3Beyond The Ice3:28
- B4Valhalla4:56
- B5Barbara Ann1:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Follow The Blind are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Follow The Blind are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 2022.
When was Follow The Blind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany. One of them is No Remorse Records NRR 1006, released April 17, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Follow The Blind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NRR 1006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NRR 1006 A and NRR 1006 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Follow The Blind 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.