US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Hot Hard Heavy Records X-PERT-1201
- Format
- LP, Album
ExxplorerSymphonies Of Steel
Vinyl pressings
Symphonies Of Steel
by Exxplorer · 1984
10 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Symphonies Of Steel was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Symphonies Of Steel
1 pressing came out in 1984, 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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Hot Hard Heavy Records X-PERT-1201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Black Dragon Records BD 003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Black Dragon Records BD 003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Black Dragon Records BD 003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Restless Records 72164-1 / Metal Blade Records MBR 1071LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Germany | Pure Steel Records PSRLP047LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2015 | Germany | Pure Steel Records PSRLP047LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | FHM Records FHM 0011LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2022 | Germany | FHM Records FHM 0011LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2022 | Germany | FHM Records FHM 0011LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Explorer3:43
- A2Prelusion1:53
- A3Run For Tomorrow4:50
- A4City Streets4:17
- A5World War III4:25
- A6Going To Hell5:10
- B1Objection Overruled : Guilty As Charged7:13
- B2Objection Overruled : Phantasmagoria4:47
- B3Metal Detectors4:33
- B4X-Termination3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonies Of Steel are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphonies Of Steel are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1984 and 2022.
When was Symphonies Of Steel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US. One of them is Hot Hard Heavy Records X-PERT-1201.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonies Of Steel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X-PERT-1201) 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 Symphonies Of Steel 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.