UK
May 23, 1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Uncensored
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5065 A-1 (()) II )) 2A side runout
EMI 5065 B-2 I) I) (IB side runout
EMI 5065 A-1 3 1A side runout
EMI 5065 B-2 0 4 2B side runout
Vinyl pressings
Sanctuary
by Iron Maiden · 1980
22 pressings6 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Sanctuary was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Sanctuary
15 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Censored
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5065 A-1 2Side A runout, variant 1
EMI 5065 B-2 1 0Side B runout, variant 1
EMI 5065 A-1 (1 1)Side A runout, variant 2
EMI 5065 B-2 ( ) ••Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5065 A-1Side A runout
EMI 5065 B-2Side B runout
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5065 A-1 24 3Side A runout
EMI 5065 B-2 0 2Side B runout
EMI5065ASide A label
EMI5065BSide B label
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5065
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5065 A-1Side A
EMI 5065 B-2Side B
Europe
May 16, 1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1A K052Z-07390
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K052-07390-A//46 025-2Runout side A, variant 1
K052Z-07390-B//46026-1-YRunout side B, variant 1
K052-07390-A//46 025-2 2Runout side A, variant 2
K052Z-07390-B//46026-1-Y 2Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ireland | EMI 5065First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMI 5065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMI 5065First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMI 5065First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMI 5065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Europe | EMI 1A K052Z-07390First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | EMI 1A K052Z-07390First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | EMI 1A K052Z-07390First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | EMI 1A K052Z-07390First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | EMI 1A K052Z-07390First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | EMI 1A K052Z-07390First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | EMI 1A K052Z-07390First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | EMI 1A K052Z-07390First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | EMI 1A K052Z-07390First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMI 5065First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK & Europe | Parlophone 2564625179 / Parlophone 50657", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 2014 | US | Sanctuary BMG14022V / BMG BMG14022V7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | EMI EMS 171767", EP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 7", EP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2021 | Europe | EMI EMS 171767", EP, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Picture disc | 7", EP, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 2022 | Europe | EMI EMS 171767", EP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing | 7", EP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing |
| 2022 | Europe | EMI EMS 171767", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2022 | Europe | EMI EMS 171767", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ASanctuary
- B1Drifter
- B2I've Got The Fire
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sanctuary are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Sanctuary are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 2022.
When was Sanctuary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Europe, Netherlands, Ireland. One of them is EMI EMI 5065, released May 23, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Sanctuary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 5065, 1A K052Z-07390, 5065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 5065 A-1 (()) II )) 2 and EMI 5065 B-2 I) I) (I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sanctuary 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.
