France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Black Dragon Records BD 045
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO J BD 045 ARunout Side A
MPO J BD 045 BRunout Side B
Manilla RoadThe Courts Of Chaos
Vinyl pressings
The Courts Of Chaos
by Manilla Road · 1990
15 pressings2 countriesHeavy MetalRock
The Courts Of Chaos was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Courts Of Chaos
1 pressing came out in 1990, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Black Dragon Records BD 045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | France | Black Dragon Records BD 045LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Iron Glory RecordsLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 194LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2011 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 194LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 194LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 194LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 797LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 797LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 797LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 797LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 797LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 797LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 797LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 797LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Road To Chaos4:42
- A2Dig Me No Grave4:20
- A3D.O.A.6:55
- A4Into The Courts Of Chaos5:25
- B1From Beyond5:02
- B2A Touch Of Madness7:03
- B3(Vlad) The Impaler3:25
- B4The Prophecy6:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Courts Of Chaos are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Courts Of Chaos are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1990 and 2026.
When was The Courts Of Chaos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in France. One of them is Black Dragon Records BD 045.
How do I tell if my copy of The Courts Of Chaos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BD 045) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO J BD 045 A and MPO J BD 045 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Courts Of Chaos 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.
