US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Roadster Records MR 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
Manilla RoadMetal
Vinyl pressings
Metal
by Manilla Road · 1982
12 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Metal was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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
1 pressing came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Roadster Records MR 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Greece | Cult Metal Classics Cult Metal 020 / Cult Metal Classics CultMetal020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 262LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 262LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 262LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 262LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 624LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 624LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 262LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 624LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 624LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 624LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Enter The Warrior5:15
- A2Defender2:05
- A3Queen Of The Black Coast4:20
- A4Metal6:07
- B1Out Of Control With Rock 'N' Roll4:10
- B2Cage Of Mirrors8:36
- B3Far Side Of The Sun4:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Metal are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Metal are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 2025.
When was Metal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US. One of them is Roadster Records MR 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Metal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MR 1002) 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 Metal 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.
