Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Noise N 0048Noise International N 0048
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SNB N 0048-A2Side A, runout
SNB N 0048-BSide B, runout
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Vinyl pressings
Judas
by Helloween · 1986
14 pressings2 countriesSpeed MetalRock
Judas was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Judas
6 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Noise N 0048Noise International N 0048
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SNB N 0048-A2Runout Side A
SNB N 0048-BRunout Side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Combat 88561-8128-1Noise International 88561-8128-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
88561.8128.A Emwetched, Emw in cursive
88561.8128.1.B Emwetched, Emw in cursive, 8124 scratched out, replaced by 8128
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Combat 88561-8128-1Noise International 88561-8128-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IMP-#1 88561.8128.1.A EmwSide A etched, Emw in cursive
88561-8128-1-B Emw ̶8̶8̶5̶6̶1̶.̶ ̶8̶1̶2̶4̶.̶1̶.̶B̶Side B etched, Emw in cursive
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Combat 88561-8128-1Noise International 88561-8128-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
88561· 8128 ·1· A EmwRunout A
88561· 8128· 1· B EmwRunout B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Combat 88561-8128-1Noise International 88561-8128-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
88561 8128 1 ASide A: etched, Emw in cursive
88561 8̶1̶2̶4̶ 8128 1 BSide B: etched, Emw in cursive
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | Noise N 0048 / Noise International N 0048First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Noise N 0048 / Noise International N 004812", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1986 | Germany | Noise N 0048 / Noise International N 004812", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1986 | Germany | Noise N 0048 / Noise International N 0048First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Noise N 0048 / Noise International N 004812", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | US | Combat 88561-8128-1 / Noise International 88561-8128-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Combat 88561-8128-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | US | Combat 88561-8128-1 / Noise International 88561-8128-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Combat 88561-8128-1 / Noise International 88561-8128-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Combat 88561-8128-1 / Noise International 88561-8128-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, EP, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Noise N 0048 / Noise International N 004812", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1989 | Germany | Noise N 0048 / Noise International N 004812", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1989 | Germany | Noise N 0048 / Noise International N 004812", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Germany | Not On Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- Side 🎃
- AJudas4:42
- Side 🎃🎃
- B1Ride The Sky (Live)7:22
- B2Guardians (Live)4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Judas are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Judas are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1986 and 2018.
When was Judas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, US. One of them is Noise N 0048.
How do I tell if my copy of Judas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use N 0048, 88561-8128-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SNB N 0048-A2 and SNB N 0048-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Judas 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.
