UK
October 28, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Earache MOSH 13
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO MOSH 13 A2Side A
MPO MOSH 13 B2 NSSide B
Vinyl pressings
Realm Of Chaos (Slaves To Darkness)
by Bolt Thrower · 1989
21 pressings3 countriesDeath MetalRock
Realm Of Chaos (Slaves To Darkness) 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 Realm Of Chaos (Slaves To Darkness)
3 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.
UK
October 28, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Earache MOSH 13
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO MOSH 13 A2Side A
MPO MOSH 13 B2 NSSide B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Earache MOSH 13P
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MOSH 13 A2Runout Side A [etched]
MOSH 13 B2 NSRunout Side B [etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | Earache MOSH 13PFirst yearLP, Album, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Earache MOSH 13LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | Earache MOSH 13First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Earache MOSH 13First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Earache MOSH 13LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Earache MOSH13FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2017 | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRUSLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2017 | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRUSLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRUSLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRUSLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Earache MOSH013FDRUSLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRUSLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Earache MOSH013FDRUSLP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRUSLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRUSLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Bolt Thrower)LP, Picture Disc, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| ? | UK | Earache MOSH013FDRUSLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Intro
- A2Eternal War
- A3Through The Eye Of Terror
- A4Dark Millennium
- A5All That Remains
- B1Lost Souls Domain
- B2Plague Bearer
- B3World Eater
- B4Drowned In Torment
- B5Realm Of Chaos
- B6Outro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Realm Of Chaos (Slaves To Darkness) are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Realm Of Chaos (Slaves To Darkness) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 2025.
When was Realm Of Chaos (Slaves To Darkness) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK. One of them is Earache MOSH 13, released October 28, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Realm Of Chaos (Slaves To Darkness) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOSH 13, MOSH 13P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO MOSH 13 A2 and MPO MOSH 13 B2 NS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Realm Of Chaos (Slaves To Darkness) 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.
