UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 838 016-1
- Format
- LP, Album
DoroForce Majeure
Vinyl pressings
Force Majeure
by Doro · 1989
12 pressings6 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Force Majeure 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 Force Majeure
9 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 422 838 016-1Mercury 838 016-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IMP#1 ᐉ 422 838 016-1-AS-SP-DMM SP 2-2 SP-HRM STERLING DMM GCRunout, side A, etched except ᐉ
IMP#1 ᐉ 422 838 016-1-BS-SP-DMM 1-2 SP-HRM STERLING DMM GCRunout, side B, etched except ᐉ
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 422 828 016-1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 422 838 016-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 838 016-2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
00422 838 016-2 04 + 50972858
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 838 016-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Embossed Cover
- Runout / matrix
DMM 838016-1 1Y STERLING DMM GC 1117Runout side A, variant 1
DMM 838016-1 2Y STERLING DMM GC 119Runout side B, variant 1
DMM 838016-1 1Y STERLING DMM GC 3 V3 422 8̶3̶8̶ ̶0̶1̶6̶ ̶-̶1̶-̶A̶S̶Runout side A, variant 2
DMM 838016-1 2Y 1111 3 STERLING DMM GC v3 422 8̶3̶8̶-̶0̶1̶6̶-̶1̶ ̶B̶S̶ ̶-̶Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Vertigo 838 016-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Vertigo 838 016-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Vertigo 838 016-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Vertigo 838 016-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Vertigo 838 016-1LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Spain | Vertigo 838 016-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Vertigo 838 016-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 422 838 016-1 / Mercury 838 016-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 422 838 016-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 422 828 016-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Vertigo 5788088LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Vertigo 060275924364LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1A Whiter Shade Of Pale3:56
- A2Save My Soul3:51
- A3World Gone Wild3:44
- A4Mission Of Mercy3:59
- A5Angels With Dirty Faces3:59
- A6Beyond The Trees2:27
- B1Hard Times3:33
- B2Hellraiser5:04
- B3I Am What I Am2:36
- B4Cry Wolf4:47
- B5Under The Gun3:48
- B6River Of Tears3:54
- B7Bis Aufs Blut0:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Force Majeure are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Force Majeure are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 2025.
When was Force Majeure first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Vertigo 838 016-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Force Majeure is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 838 016-1, 422 838 016-1, 422 828 016-1, 838 016-2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Force Majeure 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.