UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Razor Sharp Records E2 67729Epic Street E2 67729
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GHOST-01-A¹Side A [etched]
GHOST-1 B¹Side B [etched]
GHOST-1-C¹Side C [etched]
GHOST-1-B¹Side D [etched]
Vinyl pressings
Ironman
by Ghostface Killah · 1996
18 pressings4 countriesBoom BapHardcore Hip-HopConsciousGangsta
Ironman was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Ironman
4 pressings came out in 1996, the album's first year, in 4 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
1996- Label and catalog number
- Razor Sharp Records E2 67729Epic Street E2 67729
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AL 67871 AA JB BJA-side runout
BL 67871 AA JB BJB-side runout
AL 67872 AA JB BJC-side runout
BL 67872 AA JB BJD-side runout
Europe
October 29, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 485389 1Epic Street 485389 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
01 485389 20 1A1Side A stamped
01 485389 20 1B1Side B stamped
01 485389 20 1C1Side C stamped
01 485389 20 1D1Side D stamped
Canada
1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic E2-3258
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Canada | Epic E2-3258First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Razor Sharp Records E2 67729 / Epic Street E2 67729First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1996 | US | Razor Sharp Records E2 67729 / Epic Street E2 67729First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1996 | Europe | Epic EPC 485389 1 / Epic Street 485389 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Get On Down GET 51267 / Sony Music Commercial Music Group P773604LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1451LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue, Repress |
| 2015 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1451LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2017 | US | Get On Down GET 51267 / Sony Music Commercial Music Group P7733604LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Get On Down GET 51505-LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Get On Down GET51468-LP/AB / Get On Down GET51468-LP/CDLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2022 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1451LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Get On Down GET 51468LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Get On Down GET 51505LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Get On Down GET 51505-LP / Sony Music Commercial Music Group GET 51505-LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2026 | Europe | Epic 19958415921 / Legacy 19958415921LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | US | Epic 19958415921 / Legacy 19958415921LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On Label (Ghostface Killah) GHK-156DLPLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Razor Sharp Records RS003LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Iron Maiden4:46
- A2Wildflower3:26
- A3The Faster Blade2:27
- A42602:46
- B1Assassination Day4:18
- B2Poisonous Darts2:15
- B3Winter Warz4:40
- B4Box In Hand3:14
- C1Fish3:50
- C2Camay4:34
- C3Daytona 5004:40
- C4Motherless Child3:45
- D1Black Jesus4:37
- D2After The Smoke Is Clear3:17
- D3All That I Got Is You5:21
- D4The Soul Controller6:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ironman are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Ironman are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1996 and 2026.
When was Ironman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, US, Europe, Canada. One of them is Razor Sharp Records E2 67729.
How do I tell if my copy of Ironman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E2 67729, EPC 485389 1, E2-3258) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GHOST-01-A¹ and GHOST-1 B¹. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ironman 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.