US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Iron Works IW1028
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IW-1028-A "COMANDER" "TO HIM UNCONQUERED"Handwritten Side A
MASTERED BY EMI / AMachine Stamped Side A
IW-1028-B - "COMANDER"Handwritten Side B
CommanderThe High N' Mighty
Vinyl pressings
The High N' Mighty
by Commander · 1988
10 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalRock
The High N' Mighty 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 The High N' Mighty
4 pressings 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Iron Works IW 1028
- Format
- 12", Etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Iron Works IW 1028
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc, Promo, Single Sided, Limited Edition
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Iron Works IW 1028
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc, Promo
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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | Iron Works IW1028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Iron Works IW 1028First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc, Promo, Single Sided, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Promo, Single Sided, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1988 | US | Iron Works IW 1028First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc, Promo · Promo, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Promo · Promo, Picture disc |
| 1988 | US | Iron Works IW 1028LP, Album, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1988 | US | Iron Works IW 1028First year12", Etched | 12", Etched |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 992LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 992LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 992LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 992LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 992LPLP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Numbered | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1Knights Of The Round Table
- A2Wizard
- A3High N' Mighty
- A4We're Ready
- A5Terror
- B1Return Of The Goths
- B2Kill The King
- B3Die By The Sword
- B4The Blade Shines On
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The High N' Mighty are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The High N' Mighty are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1988 and 2025.
When was The High N' Mighty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US. One of them is Iron Works IW1028.
How do I tell if my copy of The High N' Mighty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IW1028, IW 1028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IW-1028-A "COMANDER" "TO HIM UNCONQUERED" and MASTERED BY EMI / A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The High N' Mighty 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.