US
June 7, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LT-51125
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LT-1-51125-Z. II ——◁ MCR 8eSide A runout etched
LT-2-51125-P.15 Ⓧ ——◁Side B runout etched
Vinyl pressings
Battle Hymns
by Manowar · 1982
27 pressings9 countriesHeavy MetalPower MetalRock
Battle Hymns 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 Battle Hymns
16 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LT-51125
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LT-1-51125-Z IIVariant 1 Side A
LT-2-51125-P15Variant 1 Side B
LT-2-51125-Z 7Variant 2 Side A
LT-2-51125-Z 8Variant 2 Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LT-51125
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LT-1-51125 - Z-11 #2 SPAR 13-23355 - Z11 MCR 8e D-△ / 2380 SP O - I5I-ISide A runout etched
△ / 2380-X 13-24377 LT-2-51125 - P-18 \ - 2 SPAR MASTERED BY EMI/ASide B runout etched, MASTERED BY EMI/A" stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LT-51125
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LT-1-51125-Z.7. * MCR SreRunout Side A (Etched)
LT-51125-Z.8. SQUADELL MCR SreRunout Side B (Etched)
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LT-51125
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LT-1-51125-Z8 I MCR SreSide A, Etched
LT-2-51125-P17 ⓍSide B, Etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBG 30349Liberty 0C 062-400 103
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LBG 30349 A-1-1-1⇁ 1+ΓMRunout Side A
LBG 30349 B-1-1-1⇁Runout Side B
LBG 30349 A-1-1-1⇁4 1+ΓMRunout side A, variant 2
LBG 30349 B-1-1-1⇁⌈ (1 flipped horizontally)Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Liberty 31C 064 400103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Liberty LT-51125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Liberty 1A 064-400103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Liberty 2C 068 - 400.103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Liberty 2C 068-400103 / Liberty 2C 068-400.103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Liberty 4001031First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1982 | Japan | Liberty K28P-270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Liberty K28P-270First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Liberty LBG 30349 / Liberty 0C 062-400 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Liberty LBG 30349First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Liberty LBG 30349 / Liberty 0C 062-400 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Liberty LT-51125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Liberty LT-51125LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Liberty LT-51125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Liberty LT-51125First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV202LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV202LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Mispress, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Mispress, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Back On Black BOBV202LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2010 | UK | Back On Black BOBV202LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Liberty 1A 064-400103LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Capitol Records 0777 7 91989 1 7LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Taiwan | 小雅唱片 15MP-71LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Death Tone4:38
- A2Metal Daze4:17
- A3Fast Taker3:55
- A4Shell Shock4:00
- B1Manowar3:25
- B2Dark Avenger6:19
- B3William's Tale2:04
- B4Battle Hymn6:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Battle Hymns are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Battle Hymns are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 2025.
When was Battle Hymns first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty LT-51125, released June 7, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Battle Hymns is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LT-51125, LBG 30349, 31C 064 400103, 1A 064-400103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LT-1-51125-Z. II ——◁ MCR 8e and LT-2-51125-P.15 Ⓧ ——◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Battle Hymns 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.
