UK
July 1988- Label and catalog number
- Heavy Metal Records HMR LP 113FM Revolver Records HMR LP 113
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMC-3487 A-1/7-88Side 1, stamped
DMC-3487 B-1/7-88Side 2, stamped
Cloven HoofDominator
Vinyl pressings
Dominator
by Cloven Hoof · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Dominator was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Dominator
1 pressing came out in 1988, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Heavy Metal Records HMR LP 113 / FM Revolver Records HMR LP 113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Buried By Time And Dust Records DUST 029LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 557LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 557LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 557LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 557LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 557LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 557LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 557LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 557LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Side Alpha
- A1Rising Up4:38
- A2Nova Battlestar5:29
- A3Reach For The Sky5:19
- A4Warrior Of The Wasteland5:04
- Side Beta
- B1The Invaders5:11
- B2Fugitive4:08
- B3Dominator4:29
- B4Road Of Eagles5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dominator are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dominator are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 2022.
When was Dominator first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK. One of them is Heavy Metal Records HMR LP 113, released July 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Dominator is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HMR LP 113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DMC-3487 A-1/7-88 and DMC-3487 B-1/7-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dominator 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.