US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Combat 88561-8168-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
88561-8168-1-A Emw STUDY-MATRIX-BOTA NYSide A runout
88561-8168-1-B EmwSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
The Eyes Of Horror
by Possessed · 1987
17 pressings5 countriesThrashSpeed MetalRock
The Eyes Of Horror was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Eyes Of Horror
2 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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
June 1987- Label and catalog number
- Under One Flag M FLAG 16
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
MFLAG-16-Aı ✳ MAX· TY1Side A Etched / (TY1) Stamped
MFLAG-16-Bı ✳ MAX· TY1Side B Etched / (TY1) Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | Combat 88561-8168-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Combat 88561-8168-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | UK | Under One Flag M FLAG 16First year12", 45 RPM, Mini-Album | 12", 45 RPM, Mini-Album |
| 1987 | UK | Under One Flag M FLAG 1612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 43612", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 43612", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 43612", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2016 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 43612", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2016 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 43612", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Century Media 19075956961LP, Single Sided, EP, Etched, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Single Sided, EP, Etched, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2019 | Europe | Century Media 19075956961LP, Single Sided, EP, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Single Sided, EP, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Century Media 19075956961LP, Single Sided, EP, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Single Sided, EP, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Century Media 19075956961LP, Single Sided, EP, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Single Sided, EP, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Century Media 19508153058 / Combat 1950815305812", EP, Reissue | 12", EP, Reissue |
| 2020 | US | Century Media 19508153118 / Combat 1950815311812", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2021 | US | Century Media 19508197976 / Combat 1950819797612", Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 12", Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Under One Flag M FLAG 1612", 45 RPM, Mini-Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Mini-Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Confessions
- A2My Belief
- A3The Eyes Of Horror
- B1Swing Of The Axe
- B2Storm In My Mind
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Eyes Of Horror are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Eyes Of Horror are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 2021.
When was The Eyes Of Horror first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK. One of them is Combat 88561-8168-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Eyes Of Horror is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 88561-8168-1, M FLAG 16) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 88561-8168-1-A Emw STUDY-MATRIX-BOTA NY and 88561-8168-1-B Emw. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Eyes Of Horror 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.
