Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 830 031 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
830.031-+A ̶S̶R̶M̶-̶1̶-̶4̶1̶0̶9̶A̶ B̶R̶C̶-̶1̶9̶6̶9̶A̶ SNB 230 EL DM-3Runout A
830.031-+B ̶S̶R̶M̶-̶1̶-̶4̶1̶0̶9̶B SNB 230 EL DM-1Runout B
Deaf DealerKeeper Of The Flame
Vinyl pressings
Keeper Of The Flame
by Deaf Dealer · 1986
11 pressings7 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Keeper Of The Flame was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Keeper Of The Flame
7 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 6 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Neat Records NEAT 1035
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO NEAT 1035 A1Side A, etched
MPO NEAT 1035 B1Side B, etched
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 72153-1Restless Records 72153-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MBR-1066-72153-1-A G-1 S-16218 1- MASTERED BY CAPITOL ewSide 1
MBR-1066-72153-1-B G-1 S-16219 1- MASTERED BY CAPITOL ew 5Side 2
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9693
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Accord 130066
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Steamhammer SH 0048
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Mercury 830 031 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9693First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | Accord 130066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Steamhammer SH 0048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Steamhammer SH 0048First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Neat Records NEAT 1035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Metal Blade Records 72153-1 / Restless Records 72153-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Greece | Cult Metal Classics CULTMETALDDKRFLLPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Greece | Cult Metal Classics CULTMETALDDKRFLLPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Cult Metal Classics CULTMETALDDKRFLLPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2023 | Greece | Cult Metal Classics CULTMETALDDKRFLLPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Get In My Way3:35
- A2Deaf Dealer3:55
- A3On The Wings Of A Russian Foxbat3:15
- A4The Fugitive3:15
- A5Dead Zone4:47
- B1Sadist3:49
- B2Free And Easy4:01
- B3Getting Ready To Go4:15
- B4Caution To Kill5:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keeper Of The Flame are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Keeper Of The Flame are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 2023.
When was Keeper Of The Flame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Canada, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Mercury 830 031 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Keeper Of The Flame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 830 031 1, NEAT 1035, 72153-1, RR 9693) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 830.031-+A ̶S̶R̶M̶-̶1̶-̶4̶1̶0̶9̶A̶ B̶R̶C̶-̶1̶9̶6̶9̶A̶ SNB 230 EL DM-3 and 830.031-+B ̶S̶R̶M̶-̶1̶-̶4̶1̶0̶9̶B SNB 230 EL DM-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Keeper Of The Flame 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.