US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records RR 9583 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HC 870950Both sides
Hallows EveMonument
Vinyl pressings
Monument
by Hallows Eve · 1988
11 pressings4 countriesThrashHeavy MetalSpeed MetalRock
Monument was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Monument
5 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records D1-73290Enigma D1-73290
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D1-1-73290-21- ̷ ̷A̷ ̷ MASTERDISK Hw Q (Allied Logo) B-30282-21 △19521 1̵-̵2̵ AL-SP SP 0-1Side A
D1-2-73290-21- ̷ ̷B̷ ̷ MASTERDISK Hw Q (Allied Logo) B-30283-21 △19521-X 1̵-̵2̵ SP 0-1 AL-SPSide B
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records DI-73290
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records DI-73290
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DI-73290-1 1A 5DSide A
DI-73290-2 1B 5DSide B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9583 1Metal Blade Records RR 9583 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RR 9583-A HC 870950Runout Side A
RR 9583-B HC 870950Runout Side B
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Metal Blade Records DI-73290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Metal Blade Records DI-73290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9583 1 / Metal Blade Records RR 9583 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Metal Blade Records RR 9583 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Metal Blade Records D1-73290 / Enigma D1-73290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Metal Blade Records RR 9583 1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | USA & Canada | Metal Blade Records 3984-15817-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15817-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15817-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15817-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15817-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Speed Freak5:17
- A2Sheer Heart Attack3:25
- A3Rot Gut4:15
- A4Monument (To Nothing)5:08
- B1Pain Killer5:27
- B2The Mighty Decibel2:29
- B3The Righteous Ones6:25
- B4No Sanctuary3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monument are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Monument are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 2022.
When was Monument first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Canada, Europe. One of them is Metal Blade Records RR 9583 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Monument is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR 9583 1, D1-73290, DI-73290) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HC 870950. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Monument 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.
