UK
June 22, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records ZORRO 61
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
ZORRO 61 A1 MPOSide A runout etched
ZORRO 61 B1 MPOSide B runout etched
Vinyl pressings
In The Shadows
by Mercyful Fate · 1993
19 pressings6 countriesBlack MetalHeavy MetalRock
In The Shadows was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 In The Shadows
2 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 2 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.
South Korea
1993- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 9362-45318-1
- 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 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | South Korea | Metal Blade Records 9362-45318-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | UK | Metal Blade Records ZORRO 61First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UK | Metalized Blood Records MBR-007LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc |
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV150LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV150LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV150LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV150LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV150LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-25025-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25025-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25025-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25025-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25061-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25025-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2023 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25220-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25025-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25220-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK | Metal Blade Records 3984-25025-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Metal Blade Records ZORRO 61LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Egypt4:52
- A2The Bell Witch4:34
- A3The Old Oak8:54
- A4Shadows4:42
- A5A Gruesome Time4:31
- B1Thirteen Invitations5:17
- B2Room Of Golden Air3:06
- B3Legend Of The Headless Rider7:43
- B4Is That You, Melissa4:41
- B5Return Of The Vampire... 19935:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Shadows are there?
19 vinyl pressings of In The Shadows are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1993 and 2026.
When was In The Shadows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, South Korea. One of them is Metal Blade Records ZORRO 61, released June 22, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Shadows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZORRO 61, 9362-45318-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZORRO 61 A1 MPO and ZORRO 61 B1 MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Shadows 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.
