Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR9184 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A 08 30909 20 2B1 9184-1Side A Stamped
A 08 30909 20 2A1 9184-1Side B Stamped
Mercyful FateReturn Of The Vampire
Vinyl pressings
Return Of The Vampire
by Mercyful Fate · 1992
13 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Return Of The Vampire was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Return Of The Vampire
1 pressing came out in 1992, 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR9184 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Roadrunner Records RR 9184LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Unknown | Metalized Blood Records MBR-013LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-15314-1LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25076-1LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15702-1LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15702-1LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15702-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2020 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15702-1LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15702-1LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25158-1 / Metal Blade Records 039842515861LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25158-1 / Metal Blade Records 039842515816LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK | Metal Blade Records 3984-15702-1LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Burning The Cross8:44
- A2Curse Of The Pharaohs4:24
- A3Return Of The Vampire4:48
- A4On A Night Of Full Moon6:38
- B1A Corpse Without Soul8:04
- B2Death Kiss5:50
- B3Leave My Soul Alone3:18
- B4M.D.A.4:16
- B5You Asked For It4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Return Of The Vampire are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Return Of The Vampire are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 2026.
When was Return Of The Vampire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Europe. One of them is Roadrunner Records RR9184 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Return Of The Vampire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR9184 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A 08 30909 20 2B1 9184-1 and A 08 30909 20 2A1 9184-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Return Of The Vampire 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.
