Germany
August 8, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Noise International N 0116-6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Poster Sleeve
Vinyl pressings
Dr Stein
by Helloween · 1988
19 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Dr Stein 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 Dr Stein
16 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.
Germany
August 15, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Noise International N 0116-5
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
N 0116-5-A2 SNBRunout Side A
N 0116-5-B2 SNBRunout Side B
Germany
August 15, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Noise International N 0116-5
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SNB N 0116-5-A2Runout side A
SNB N 0116-5-B2Runout side B
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Noise International N 0116-5
- Format
- 12" · White
- Runout / matrix
N 0116-5-A2 SNBSide A
N 0116-5-B2 SNBSide B
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Noise International N 0116-8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
N 0116-5-A2 SNBSide A, stamped & ecthed
N 0116-5-B2 SNBSide A, stamped & etched
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Noise International N 0116-5
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition · Gimmick sleeve, Clear
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Accord 101.376 / Accord 101376First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-5First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-8First year12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-5First year12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-5First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-6First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-512", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-67", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-5First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-6First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-5First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Germany | Noise International N 0116-5First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | South Korea | Noise International HM 19012", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1988 | UK | Noise International 12 HELLO 1First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ADr. Stein5:03
- BSavage3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dr Stein are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Dr Stein are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Dr Stein first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, UK, France. One of them is Noise International N 0116-6, released August 8, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Dr Stein is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use N 0116-6, N 0116-5, N 0116-8, 12 HELLO 1) 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 Dr Stein 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.
