Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 205 858-320Bronze 205 858
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM 205858 A-1/84 S |||Side A
DM 205858 B-1/84 S |||Side B
BronzTaken By Storm
Vinyl pressings
Taken By Storm
by Bronz · 1984
17 pressings13 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Taken By Storm was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Taken By Storm
17 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 13 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRON 547Bronze 815 604-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BRON 547 A // 1 420 H 1 1 4Side A runout variant 1
BRON 547 B // 1 420 H 1 1 6Side B runout variant 1
BRON 547 ̶B̶ A // 1▽420 H 1 1 3Side A runout variant 2
BRON 547 B // 1▽420 H 2 1 2Side B runout variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 90166-1Island Records Inc. 90166-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-IL-845461-D STERLINGSide A
ST-IL-845462-B STERLINGSide B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 7 90166-1Island Records 7 90166-1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 90166-1Island Records 90166-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1-1 SRC (logo) ST-IL-845461-D STERLINGSide A
SRC (logo) ST-IL-845462-B STERLINGSide B
ST-IL-845461-SPlabel
Japan
June 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Bronze VIL-6112
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BRON-547-AA label
BRON-547-BB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Bronze 815 604-1First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Bronze L 38218First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Bronze 815 604-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Bronze ISL-90166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Bronze 205 858-320 / Bronze 205 858First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Bronze 893056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Bronze 205 858First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Bronze 822475-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Bronze 822475First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1984 | Italy | Bronze BRZ 20422First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Mexico | Bronze LA-588First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Bronze BRON 547 / Bronze 815 604-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Bronze 90166-1 / Island Records Inc. 90166-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Bronze 7 90166-1 / Island Records 7 90166-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Bronze 90166-1 / Island Records 90166-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Send Down An Angel4:23
- A2Heat Of The Night5:12
- A3The Cold Truth3:30
- A4Night Runner3:07
- A5Taken By Storm4:00
- B1Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya3:40
- B2Sweet Lady4:39
- B3Harder Than Diamond3:56
- B4Tiger3:02
- B5Loneliness Is Mine4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Taken By Storm are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Taken By Storm are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Taken By Storm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Bronze 205 858-320.
How do I tell if my copy of Taken By Storm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 205 858-320, BRON 547, 90166-1, 7 90166-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 205858 A-1/84 S ||| and DM 205858 B-1/84 S |||. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Taken By Storm 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.