Germany
August 1985- Label and catalog number
- Earthshaker Records ES 4012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ES-4012 A G.P. IPSide A
ES-4012 B G.P. IPSide B
Vinyl pressings
Metal Revolution
by Living Death · 1985
16 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Metal Revolution was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Metal Revolution
3 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Banzai Records BRC 1970
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- New Records NW 2312
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Banzai Records BRC 1970First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | New Records NW 2312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Earthshaker Records ES 4012LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany | Earthshaker Records ES 4012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Germany | Kneel Before The Master's Throne Records KNEEL016LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 335LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 335LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2014 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 335LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited |
| 2015 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 335LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 335LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 335LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 335LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 335LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Repress · Limited |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 335LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 335LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 335LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Killing Machine3:10
- A2Grippin' A Heart4:35
- A3Ruler Must Come4:10
- A4Screaming From A Chamber6:10
- B1Intro ∙ Shadow Of The Dawn4:50
- B2Panic & Hysteria4:15
- B3Road Of Destiny4:35
- B4Deep In Hell3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Metal Revolution are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Metal Revolution are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 2023.
When was Metal Revolution first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, Canada, France. One of them is Earthshaker Records ES 4012, released August 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Metal Revolution is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ES 4012, BRC 1970, NW 2312) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ES-4012 A G.P. IP and ES-4012 B G.P. IP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Metal Revolution 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.
