US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metal Magic Records MMR-1988
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MMR 1988 AS F/W Φ L 29684Side A, etched
MMR 1988 BS L 29684 XSide B, etched
MMR-1988ASSide A, label
MMR-1988BSSide B, label
PanteraPower Metal
Vinyl pressings
Power Metal
by Pantera · 1988
11 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalPower MetalSpeed MetalThrash
Power Metal was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Power Metal
1 pressing came out in 1988, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR-1988First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Metal Magic Records MMR-1988LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2012 | UK | Metal Magic RecordsLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Not On Label (Pantera) MMR-1988LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Metal Magic Records MMR 1988LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR-1988LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR-1988LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR-1988LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR-1988LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR-1988LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR-1988LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Rock The World3:30
- A2Power Metal3:55
- A3We'll Meet Again3:50
- A4Over And Out5:15
- A5Proud To Be Loud4:00
- B1Down Below2:40
- B2Death Trap4:00
- B3Hard Ride4:15
- B4Burnnn!3:45
- B5P*S*T* 882:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Power Metal are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Power Metal are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1988 and 2023.
When was Power Metal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US. One of them is Metal Magic Records MMR-1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Power Metal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MMR-1988) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MMR 1988 AS F/W Φ L 29684 and MMR 1988 BS L 29684 X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Power Metal 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.
