Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Backdoor 818 107-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
818 107 1 1Y1 ℗ 1983 670 04 115Runout side A stamped
818 107 1 2Y1 ℗ 1983 670 04 116Runout side B stamped
818 107-1.1YLabel side A
818 107-1.2YLabel side B
PictureEternal Dark
Vinyl pressings
Eternal Dark
by Picture · 1983
10 pressings9 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Eternal Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Eternal Dark
3 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAL 217
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polystar 25S-208
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Polystar 25S-208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Backdoor 818 107-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Carrere CAL 217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Argentina | Mercury 27186 / Mercury 818 107-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Mercury 8181071 / Mercury 818 107-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | F1 Team LP 33609LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Mercury LPR-19100LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Peru | Philips Y-PHI-8181071.0LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Venezuela | Color 102-35058LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Brazil | Mercury 8181071 / Mercury 818 107-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Eternal Dark3:44
- A2Griffons Guard The Gold3:19
- A3Make You Burn4:58
- A4Battle For The Universe3:30
- A5The Blade4:00
- B1Flying In Time4:05
- B2Into The Underworld4:08
- B3Tell No Lies3:37
- B4Power Of Evil3:35
- B5Down And Out2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eternal Dark are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Eternal Dark are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 1985.
When was Eternal Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Netherlands, UK, Japan. One of them is Backdoor 818 107-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Eternal Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 818 107-1, CAL 217, 25S-208) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 818 107 1 1Y1 ℗ 1983 670 04 115 and 818 107 1 2Y1 ℗ 1983 670 04 116. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eternal Dark 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.