Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Steamhammer SH 0047
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SH 0047 A Mastered by SNBSide A
SH 0047 B Mastered by SNBSide B
Iron AngelWinds Of War
Vinyl pressings
Winds Of War
by Iron Angel · 1986
12 pressings5 countriesThrashSpeed MetalRock
Winds Of War 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 Winds Of War
2 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.
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Banzai Records BRC 1974
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BRC-1974 IRON Mastered by SNB 230 EL (CR)Runout A
BRC-1974 ANGEL (CR) SNB 230 ELRunout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Banzai Records BRC 1974First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Steamhammer SH 0047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Woodstock Discos WSK 112LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Belgium | Painkiller Records PKR-048LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR2014-06LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR2014-06LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 526LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 526LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 526LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 526LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 526LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 526LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Numbered | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Numbered |
Tracklist
- Side Iron
- A1Winds Of War2:14
- A2Metalstorm3:23
- A3Son Of A Bitch3:25
- A4Vicious4:15
- A5Born To Rock3:55
- Side Angel
- B1Fight For Your Life4:28
- B2Stronger Than Steel5:50
- B3Sea Of Flames5:16
- B4Creatures Of Destruction4:14
- B5Back To The Silence1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Winds Of War are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Winds Of War are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 2024.
When was Winds Of War first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, Canada. One of them is Steamhammer SH 0047.
How do I tell if my copy of Winds Of War is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SH 0047, BRC 1974) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SH 0047 A Mastered by SNB and SH 0047 B Mastered by SNB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Winds Of War 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.
