Austria
May 16, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1Nuclear Blast 27361 32241
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Golden
- Runout / matrix
BE49987-01 A1 HL VSide A, stamped
BE49987-01 B1 HL XSide B, stamped
SabatonHeroes
Vinyl pressings
Heroes
by Sabaton · 2014
12 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalPower MetalRock
Heroes was first pressed on vinyl in 2014. 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 Heroes
6 pressings came out in 2014, 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.
Europe
May 16, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1Nuclear Blast 27361 32241
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Clear
Europe
May 16, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1Nuclear Blast 27361 32241
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB3224-1 BE 49987-01 A3 HLRunout side A
NB3224-1 BE 49987-01 B3 HLRunout side B
Europe
May 16, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1Nuclear Blast 27361 32241
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Splattered Clear
Germany
May 16, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1Nuclear Blast 27361 32241
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Green
Germany
May 21, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1Nuclear Blast 27361 32241
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Nuclear BlastLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2014 | Austria | Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 32241First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2014 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 32241First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 32241First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2014 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 32241First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 32241First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 32241First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 32241 / Nuclear Blast Records NB 3224-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 32241 / Nuclear Blast Records NB 3224-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | USA & Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 33385LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | USA & Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 33385LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 74651 / Nuclear Blast Records NB 7465-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Night Witches
- A2No Bullets Fly
- A3Smoking Snakes
- A4Inmate 4859
- A5To Hell And Back
- A6The Ballad Of Bull
- B1Resist And Bite
- B2Soldier Of 3 Armies
- B3Far From The Fame
- B4Hearts Of Iron
- Bonus:
- B57734
- B6Man Of War
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heroes are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Heroes are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2014 and 2025.
When was Heroes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2014, in Austria, Europe, Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 3224-1, released May 16, 2014.
How do I tell if my copy of Heroes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 3224-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BE49987-01 A1 HL V and BE49987-01 B1 HL X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heroes 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.
