UK
October 25, 1993- Label and catalog number
- EMI United Kingdom 0777 7 89248 1-4EMI United Kingdom EMD 1048
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
EMD 1048 A-1-1-1 TY2Side A runout
EMD 1048 B-1-1-1 TY2Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
A Real Dead One
by Iron Maiden · 1993
21 pressings8 countriesHeavy MetalRock
A Real Dead One was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 A Real Dead One
9 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- EMI 070 789248 1EMI 789248 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
789248 _I _A ... 18-TA_I_ . . .. . . . . BMGRunout Side A
789248 _I _B ... [19TAI partially cancelled] . . .. . . . . . BMGRunout Side B
Greece
1993- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMD 1048EMI 0777 7 89248 1 4
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
noneSide A Runout
7892481 B'Side B Runout Etched
Greece
1993- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMD 1048EMI 0777 7 89248 1 4
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7892481 B'Side B runout etched
Italy
1993- Label and catalog number
- EMI 0777 7 89248 1 4
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M-I.M-EMI-7892481-A-I-7-9-93Runout Side A
M I. M.- 7892481-B-I-7-9-93Runout Side B
South Korea
1993- Label and catalog number
- EMI United Kingdom 7243 7 892481 4EMI United Kingdom EKPL-0351
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil | EMI 070 789248 1 / EMI 789248 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Greece | EMI EMD 1048 / EMI 0777 7 89248 1 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Greece | EMI 0777 7 89248 1 4LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1993 | Greece | EMI EMD 1048 / EMI 0777 7 89248 1 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Italy | EMI 0777 7 89248 1 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | South Korea | EMI EKPL-0351First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1993 | South Korea | EMI United Kingdom 7243 7 892481 4 / EMI United Kingdom EKPL-0351First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Spain | EMI 072 789248 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Venezuela | EMI EMI-25235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | UK | EMI United Kingdom 0777 7 89248 1-4 / EMI United Kingdom EMD 1048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Unknown | EMI IM 7892 OTPLP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2001 | Unknown | EMILP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2001 | Germany | EMI PLP 77778924-2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Picture disc |
| 2001 | Germany | EMI PLP 77778924-2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | EMI IM 7892-0 TPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | EMI IM 7892-0 TPLP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | EMI IM 7892-0 TPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | EMI IM 7892-0 TPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | EMI IM 7892-0 TPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | EMI IM 7892-0 TPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | EMI IM 7892-0 TPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Number Of The Beast
- A2The Trooper
- A3Prowler
- A4Transylvania
- A5Remember Tomorrow
- A6Where Eagles Dare
- B1Sanctuary
- B2Running Free
- B3Run To The Hills
- B42 Minutes To Midnight
- B5Iron Maiden
- B6Hallowed Be Thy Name
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Real Dead One are there?
21 vinyl pressings of A Real Dead One are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1993 and 2001.
When was A Real Dead One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, Brazil, Greece, Italy and more. One of them is EMI United Kingdom 0777 7 89248 1-4, released October 25, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of A Real Dead One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0777 7 89248 1-4, 070 789248 1, EMD 1048, 0777 7 89248 1 4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMD 1048 A-1-1-1 TY2 and EMD 1048 B-1-1-1 TY2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Real Dead One 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.
