UK
April 10, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRNA 539
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BRNA 539 A // 2 ∇ 420 1 1 1 TimTom cbsRunout A
BRNA 539 B // 1 ∇ 420 1 1 1Runout B
BRNA 539-ALabel A
BRNA 539-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Iron Fist
by Motörhead · 1982
51 pressings22 countriesRock & RollHeavy MetalRock
Iron Fist 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 Iron Fist
32 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 18 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRNA 539
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BRNA 539 A // 2 ∇ 420 1 1 1 TimTom cbsRunout A, variant 1
BRNA 539 B // 1 ∇ 420 1 1 1Runout B, variant 1
BRNA 539 A // 1 ∇ 42 0 C 1 1 1 TimTom cbsRunout A, variant 2
BRNA 539 B // 2 ∇ 420 C 1 1 6Runout B, variant 2
US
April 16, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4042Bronze SRM-1-4042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STERLINGRunout Sides A and B [Stamped]
SRM•1•4042•AS-PRC-C1-1-1Runout Side A [Etched]
SRM•1•4042BS PRC-C1-1-1 -d-Runout Side B [Etched]
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4042Bronze SRM-1-4042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 53-Hauppage Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM.1.4042.AS-HRM A1 STERLING (EDP)Side A runout, variant 1
SRM.1.4042 BS HRM A2 STERLING (EDP)Side B runout, variant 1
A-2 ↔ SRM⸱1⸱4042⸱AS-HRM STERLING (EDP)Side A runout, variant 2
A-1 ↔ SRM⸱1⸱4042BSHRM STERLING (EDP)Side A runout, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4042Bronze SRM-1-4042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM•1•4042•AS-PW (PR) STERLINGRunout A side, variant 1
SRM 1•4042-BS-BW (PR) STERLINGRunout B side, variant 1
SRM•1•4042•AS-PW (PR) STERLINGRunout A side, variant 2
SRM 1•4042-BS-PW (PR) STERLINGRunout B side, variant 2
France
April 1982- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 893 048Bronze 893.048
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 893048 A M1Runout side A, hand-etched
MPO WEA 893048 B M1Runout side B, hand-etched
893.048 ALabel side A
893.048 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Bronze L 37841First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Bronze 204 636 / Bronze 204 636-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Finland | Bronze BRNA 539First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Bronze 893 048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Bronze 14C 062-64816First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Bronze 14C 062-64816First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | Bronze BRNA 539 / Bronze 2406 234First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Bronze BROL 34539First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Bronze VIP-6824First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Bronze VIP-6824First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Ariola LAE-457First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Bronze L 37841First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | Bronze 5000 539First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Bronze BRNA 539First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Korea | Highlight HR-090LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Russia | SNC Records ME-2029 / Castle Classics CLALP123LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1992 | Russia | SNC Records ME-2029 / Castle Classics CLALP123LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Italy | Earmark 41017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2004 | Italy | Earmark 41017 PLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2008 | UK | Back On Black BOBV110LPLP, Album, LP, LP, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, LP, LP, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Unknown | Mercury SRM 4042HLPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4042 / Bronze SRM-1-4042LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | Bronze BMGRM024LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Bronze BMG15016VLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT542TLPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | Worldwide | BMG BMGCAT542LPC / Murder One BMGCAT542LPCLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Bronze 204 636LP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | Bronze BMGRM024LPLP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo Light 291LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Mercury SRM-1-4042LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Iron Fist
- A2Heart Of Stone
- A3I'm The Doctor
- A4Go To Hell
- A5Loser
- A6Sex & Outrage
- B1America
- B2Shut It Down
- B3Speedfreak
- B4(Don't Let 'Em) Grind Ya Down
- B5(Don't Need) Religion
- B6Bang To Rights
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Iron Fist are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Iron Fist are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1982 and 2022.
When was Iron Fist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, France, Canada and more. One of them is Bronze BRNA 539, released April 10, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Iron Fist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRNA 539, SRM-1-4042, 893 048, 204 636) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BRNA 539 A // 2 ∇ 420 1 1 1 TimTom cbs and BRNA 539 B // 1 ∇ 420 1 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Iron Fist 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.
