US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia BFC 38937Brighton Records BFC 38937
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PG AL-38937-1F XG STERLING B 4Runout A-side, etched, Sterling stamped
GI BL-38937-1C STERLING C 5Runout B-side, etched, Sterling stamped
HeavenWhere Angels Fear To Tread
Vinyl pressings
Where Angels Fear To Tread
by Heaven · 1983
10 pressings7 countriesHeavy MetalHard RockRock
Where Angels Fear To Tread was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Where Angels Fear To Tread
9 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia BFC 38937Brighton Records BFC 38937
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-38937-1F [STERLING stamp] PVariant 1, Runout, side A, etched
BL-38937-1E PVariant 1, Runout, side B, etched
P 0 AL-38937-1F [STERLING stamp]Variant 2, Runout, side A, etched
C P 0 BL-38937-1E [B etched out]Variant 2, Runout, side B, etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 25783Brighton Records CBS 25783
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS-25783-A2 A :)Side A runout
CBS-25783-B2 A :)Side B runout
CBS 25783 A*Side A label
CBS 25783 B*Side B label
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38937Brighton Records FC 38937
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 38937Side A label
BL 38937Side B label
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS 25783Brighton Records BFC 38937
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-25783-1A-1Side A, runout
01-25783-1B-1Side B, runout
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 28AP 2788
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Columbia FC 38937 / Brighton Records FC 38937First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Columbia BFC 38937First yearLP, Album, Mispress, Misprint | LP, Album, Mispress, Misprint |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS 25783 / Brighton Records BFC 38937First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 2788First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 2788First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Deluxe Records VPL1 6666First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | CBS CBS 25783 / Brighton Records CBS 25783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Columbia BFC 38937 / Brighton Records BFC 38937First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Columbia BFC 38937 / Brighton Records BFC 38937First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | Deluxe Records VPL1 6666 / Deluxe Records VPL1-6666LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Where Angels Fear To Tread3:49
- A2Love Child3:51
- A3Scream For Me3:48
- A4Don't Mean Nothin'3:56
- A5Rock School4:23
- B1Madness3:21
- B2Hard Life4:05
- B3She Stole My Heart3:52
- B4You3:26
- B5Sleeping Dogs3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Where Angels Fear To Tread are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Where Angels Fear To Tread are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Where Angels Fear To Tread first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia BFC 38937.
How do I tell if my copy of Where Angels Fear To Tread is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BFC 38937, CBS 25783, FC 38937, 25783) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PG AL-38937-1F XG STERLING B 4 and GI BL-38937-1C STERLING C 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Where Angels Fear To Tread 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.