UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Legend Records AM 142
- Format
- LP, Album
RitualWidow
Vinyl pressings
Widow
by Ritual · 1983
10 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Widow 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 Widow
1 pressing came out in 1983, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Legend Records AM 142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 036Album, LP, Reissue, 7" | Album, LP, Reissue, 7" |
| 2008 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 036Album, LP, Reissue, 7" · Colored vinyl | Album, LP, Reissue, 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 036LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label, 7", Single, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label, 7", Single, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Czech Republic | High Roller Records HRR 591/AB / High Roller Records HRR 591/CDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 591LP, Album, 7", All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, 7", All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 591LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, 7" · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, 7" · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 591LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited |
| 2019 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 591LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 591LP, Album, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Widow
- A2Come To The Ritual
- A3Rebecca
- B1Never For Evil
- B2Morning Star
- B3Journey
- B4Burning
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Widow are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Widow are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1983 and 2019.
When was Widow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK. One of them is Legend Records AM 142.
How do I tell if my copy of Widow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Widow 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.