UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Music For Nations 12 KUT 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Red Transparent
- Runout / matrix
MPO 12KUT 112 A¹ tim tom cbsSide A Runout Etched
MPO 12KUT 112 B¹ TYSide B Runout Etched
Vinyl pressings
Creeping Death
by Metallica · 1984
35 pressings8 countriesThrashSpeed MetalHeavy MetalRock
Creeping Death was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Creeping Death
13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Music For Nations 12 KUT 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Dark Red Transparent
- Runout / matrix
MPO 12KUT 112 A¹ tim tom cbsSide A Runout Etched
MPO 12KUT 112 B¹ TYSide B Runout Etched
UK
November 23, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Music For Nations 12 KUT 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
MPO 12KUT 112 A¹ tim tom cbsSide A Runout Etched
MPO 12KUT 112 B¹ TYSide B Runout Etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Music For Nations P12 KUT 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
12 KUT 112 A1 Tim Tom CbsSide A
12 KUT 112 B1 TYSide B
M̶P̶O̶Scratched out on both sides
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Music For Nations 12 KUT 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · White
- Runout / matrix
MPO 12 KUT 112 A1 tim tom cbsSide One
MPO 12 KUT 112 B1 TYSide Two
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Music For Nations 12 KUT 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Clear
- Runout / matrix
12 KUT 112 A1 Tim Tom Cbs MPOSide 1
12 KUT 112 B1 TY MPOSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 125503First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Bernett Records SB 19036First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Music For Nations P12 KUT 112First year12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Music For Nations 12 KUT 112First year12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | UK | Music For Nations 12 KUT 112First year12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | UK | Music For Nations 12 KUT 112First year12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | UK | Music For Nations 12 KUT 112First year12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | UK | Music For Nations 12 KUT 112First year12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | UK | Music For Nations 12 KUT 112First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1984 | UK | Music For Nations 12 KUT 112First year12", 45 RPM, EP, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, EP, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Music For Nations 12 KUT 112First year12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | UK | Music For Nations 12 KUT 112First year12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | France | Mayking 12KUT11212", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1984 | UK | Music For Nations 12 KUT 112First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1986 | UK | Music For Nations 12 KUT 11212", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Vertigo 872 975-112", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1990 | Europe | Vertigo 872 975-1 / Vertigo METAL 41212", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Vertigo METAL 412 / Phonogram 872 975-112", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1991 | Brazil | Vertigo 872 975-1 / Acervo Discos 872 975-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1991 | Colombia | Vertigo 842219-1LP, EP, Stereo | LP, EP, Stereo |
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Germany | Music For Nations 12 KUT 11212", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | Germany | Music For Nations 12 KUT 11212", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | Germany | Music For Nations 12 KUT 11212", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | Germany | Music For Nations 12 KUT 11212", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | Germany | Music For Nations 12 KUT 11212", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | Germany | Music For Nations 7 KUT 1127", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2008 | Germany | Music For Nations 7 KUT 1127", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | Germany | Music For Nations 7 KUT 1127", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ACreeping Death6:36
- B1Am I Evil?7:45
- B2Blitzkrieg3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Creeping Death are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Creeping Death are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 2009.
When was Creeping Death first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, France. One of them is Music For Nations 12 KUT 112, released November 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Creeping Death is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 KUT 112, P12 KUT 112, RR 125503, SB 19036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 12KUT 112 A¹ tim tom cbs and MPO 12KUT 112 B¹ TY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Creeping Death 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.
