UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Heavy Metal Records HMR LP 129FM Revolver Records HMR LP 129
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMC 9275 A-1/7-89Side A, stamped
DMC 9275 B-1/7-89Side B, stamped
Cloven HoofA Sultan's Ransom
Vinyl pressings
A Sultan's Ransom
by Cloven Hoof · 1989
13 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalRock
A Sultan's Ransom 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 A Sultan's Ransom
1 pressing 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.
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.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | Heavy Metal Records HMR LP 129 / FM Revolver Records HMR LP 129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Korea | Heavy Metal Records HMR LP129LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 218LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited |
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 218LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 218LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 218LP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 808LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 808LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 808LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 808LPLP, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 884LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 884LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 884LP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Astral Rider
- A2Forgotten Heroes
- A3D.V.R.
- A4Jekyll And Hyde
- A51001 Nights
- B1Silver Surfer
- B2Notre Dame
- B3Mad, Mad World
- B4Highlander
- B5Mistress Of The Forest
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Sultan's Ransom are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Sultan's Ransom are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 2023.
When was A Sultan's Ransom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK. One of them is Heavy Metal Records HMR LP 129.
How do I tell if my copy of A Sultan's Ransom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HMR LP 129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DMC 9275 A-1/7-89 and DMC 9275 B-1/7-89. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Sultan's Ransom 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.