France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2010947
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
201094 7 A 21 M3 352934Runout side A
201094 7 B 21 M3 352935Runout side B
2010947 ALabel side A
2010947 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Iron Eagle (Never Say Die)
by King Kobra · 1986
19 pressings14 countriesHard RockRockStage & Screen
Iron Eagle (Never Say Die) 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 Iron Eagle (Never Say Die)
19 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 14 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SP 1290
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M6 353039 SP 1280 21Side A
M6 353062 2 SP 1290 B 21 BSide B
UK
May 6, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 397
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5559
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-9590
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-5559
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 1758First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records B-5559First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 121-0058First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 121-0058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Capitol Records 2010947First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Capitol Records SP 1290First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 1168 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Mexico | Capitol Records SEC-325First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-20 1094 7 / Capitol Records 006 20 1094 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Panama | Capitol Records B-5559First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-710 / Capitol Records B-5559First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 2010947First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Capitol Records 006-20 1094 7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9590First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5559First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIron Eagle (Never Say Die)3:29
- BThis Raging Fire4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Iron Eagle (Never Say Die) are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Iron Eagle (Never Say Die) are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Iron Eagle (Never Say Die) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2010947.
How do I tell if my copy of Iron Eagle (Never Say Die) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2010947, SP 1290, CL 397, B-5559) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 201094 7 A 21 M3 352934 and 201094 7 B 21 M3 352935. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Iron Eagle (Never Say Die) 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.