UK & Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9577
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RR 9577-A HCB 870 633Runout, side A
RR 9577-B HCB 870 633Runout, side B
CacophonySpeed Metal Symphony
Vinyl pressings
Speed Metal Symphony
by Cacophony · 1987
11 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalSpeed MetalRock
Speed Metal Symphony was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Speed Metal Symphony
3 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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 & Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9577
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RR 9577-A HCB 870 633 08-24950 - 1A1 ARunout, side A
RR 9577-B HCB 870 633 08-24950 - 1B-1 ARunout, side B
08-024950-20-1Label, side A
08-024950-20-2Label, side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Shrapnel Records SH-1031
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(P) SH 1031 A2 S-18402 RE1Side A
(P) SH 1031 B2 1321 S-18403 RE1 11Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | South Korea | Roadrunner Records RR 9577 / Roadrunner Records MT16LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1987 | UK & Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9577First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK & Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9577First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Shrapnel Records SH-1031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5322LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5322LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Korea | Jigu Records Corporation JRPL-1001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Korea | Roadrunner Records JRPL-1001 / Roadrunner Records RR-9577LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Shrapnel Records SHR-51222-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Unknown | Shrapnel Records SHR-51222-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Shrapnel Records SHR-512221-YLP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Savage
- A2Where My Fortune Lies
- A3The Ninja
- A4Concerto
- B1Burn The Ground
- B2Desert Island
- B3Speed Metal Symphony
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Speed Metal Symphony are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Speed Metal Symphony are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 2025.
When was Speed Metal Symphony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK & Europe, US. One of them is Roadrunner Records RR 9577.
How do I tell if my copy of Speed Metal Symphony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR 9577, SH-1031) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR 9577-A HCB 870 633 and RR 9577-B HCB 870 633. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Speed Metal Symphony 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.