UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Elixir Records ELIXIR 2
- Format
- LP, Album
ElixirThe Son Of Odin
Vinyl pressings
The Son Of Odin
by Elixir · 1986
10 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalRock
The Son Of Odin 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 The Son Of Odin
1 pressing came out in 1986, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Elixir Records ELIXIR 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 315LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2013 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 315LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2013 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 315LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Back On Black BOBV679LPLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2020 | Europe | Back On Black BOBV679LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR315LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2026 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR315LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 315LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2026 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR315LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Star Of Beshaan5:28
- A2Pandora's Box4:32
- A3Hold High The Flame3:50
- A4Children Of Tomorrow4:52
- B1Trial By Fire3:49
- B2Starflight3:52
- B3Dead Man's Gold4:07
- B4Treachery (Ride Like The Wind)3:36
- B5Son Of Odin5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Son Of Odin are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Son Of Odin are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1986 and 2026.
When was The Son Of Odin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK. One of them is Elixir Records ELIXIR 2.
How do I tell if my copy of The Son Of Odin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ELIXIR 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 The Son Of Odin 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.