US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Enigma E 1089Enigma E-1089
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E-1089-A-RE-1 SLM △ 7021 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Side A
E-1089-B-RE SLM △7021-X MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Side B
Vinyl pressings
King Of The Dead
by Cirith Ungol · 1984
16 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalRock
King Of The Dead 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 King Of The Dead
3 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9832
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RR 9832-A // 55303-1Runout Side A
RR 9832-B // 55304-1Runout Side B
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9832
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RR 9832-A1 MPORunout side A
RR 9832-B1 MPORunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9832First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9832First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Enigma E 1089 / Enigma E-1089First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | Young 308.7093 / RGE 308.7093LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-14253-1PDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2005 | Germany | Metal Blade RecordsLP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25020-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25020-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2015 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25020-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15513-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15513-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-15513-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15513-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15513-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| 2025 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15513-1 / Metal Blade Records 3984-15513-9LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25020-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Atom Smasher4:08
- A2Black Machine4:13
- A3Master Of The Pit7:07
- A4King Of The Dead6:47
- B1Death Of The Sun3:52
- B2Finger Of Scorn8:30
- B3Toccata In Dm4:34
- B4Cirith Ungol6:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of The Dead are there?
16 vinyl pressings of King Of The Dead are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 2025.
When was King Of The Dead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Europe. One of them is Enigma E 1089.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of The Dead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E 1089, RR 9832) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E-1089-A-RE-1 SLM △ 7021 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. and E-1089-B-RE SLM △7021-X MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of The Dead 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.
