UK
June 20, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMIP 5397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc · V-Cut
Vinyl pressings
The Trooper
by Iron Maiden · 1983
38 pressings13 countriesHeavy MetalRock
The Trooper was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Trooper
25 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 10 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
June 20, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
UTOPIA EMI 5397 A-1U-1-4-8Side A runout, variant 1
EMI 5397 B-1U-1-1-5Side B runout, variant 1
UTOPIA EMI 5397 A-1U-1-4-CSide A runout, variant 2
EMI 5397 B-1U-1-4-5Side B runout, variant 2
UK
June 20, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMIP 5397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc · U-Cut
- Runout / matrix
EMIP + 5397 + AEtched runout, side A, variant 1
EMIP + 5397 + BEtched runout, side B, variant 1
EMIP+5397+A ORLAKE BEtched runout, side A, variant 2
EMIP+5397+B ORLAKE BEtched runout, side B, variant 2
UK
June 20, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5397 A-1U-1-4-10 UtopiaA-side runout, variant 1
EMI 5397 B-1U-1-4-3B-side runout, variant 1
EMI 5397 A-1U-1-4-17 UtopiaA-side runout, variant 2
EMI 5397 B-2U-1-1-X1B-side runout, variant 2
UK
June 20, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Moulded
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5397 A 1U-1-Q3- UTOPIAA-side runout
EMI 5397 B 1U-1-Q3-B-side runout
UK
June 20, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5397
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5397 A-10-1-Q2-4Side A runout, variant 1
EMI 5397 B-10-1-Q2-3Side B runout, variant 1
EMI 5397 A-1U-1-Q2-6 UtopiaSide A runout, variant 2
EMI 5397 B-1U-1-Q2-2Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | EMI DIF 245First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI EMI-1065First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1C K052 1077646First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | EMI 1077647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | EMI 1C 006 1077647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | EMI 1077647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Ireland | EMI EMI 5397First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | EMI 1077647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | EMI 006-1077647First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | EMI 006-1077647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | EMI 006-1077647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | EMI 006 1077647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | EMI 006 1077647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | EMI 006 1077647First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | EMI EMIP 539712", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Parlophone 2564624875 / Parlophone 53977", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 2014 | US | BMG BMG14029V / Sanctuary BMG14029V7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | EMI 12 EMS 18701 / Toshiba EMI 12 EMS 18701LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | EMI 12EMS 18701LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | EMI 12 EMS 18701 / Toshiba EMI 12 EMS 18701LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | EMI 12 EMS 18701 / Toshiba EMI 12 EMS 18701LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Limited |
| 2025 | Europe | EMI 12 EMS 18701 / Toshiba EMI 12 EMS 18701LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO 23912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Trooper
- BCross Eyed Mary
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Trooper are there?
38 vinyl pressings of The Trooper are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1983 and 2025.
When was The Trooper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Europe, Australia, France and more. One of them is EMI EMIP 5397, released June 20, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of The Trooper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMIP 5397, EMI 5397, 1A 006-1077647, EMI-1065) 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 The Trooper 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.
