UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLS 1077Polydor 2383 654
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLS 1077 A//1 ∇420 H TOWNHOUSE 1 2Side 1; stamped
POLS 1077 B//1∇420H TOWNHOUSE 1 1 1 (looks like POS with ***** through)Side 2; stamped
SamsonBefore The Storm
Vinyl pressings
Before The Storm
by Samson · 1982
11 pressings9 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Before The Storm was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Before The Storm
7 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australasia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 654
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 654
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160 2383654 1 380 POLYGRAMSide A
160 2383654 2 380 POLYGRAMSide B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 654
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
160 2383654 1 380 POLYGRAMSide A
160 2383654 2 380 POLYGRAMSide B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 654
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383 654 S 1 3 20 11 ⌴Side A, stamped runout
2383 654 S 2 3 20 1 ⌴Side B, stamped runout
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 654
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australasia | Polydor 2383 654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2383 654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2383 654First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2383 654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Polydor 2383654LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2383 654First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383 654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POLS 1077 / Polydor 2383 654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | Polydor 2383654 / Polydor 2383 654LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0233LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Polydor 2383 654LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Dangerzone5:34
- A2Stealing Away4:24
- A3Red Skies3:41
- A4I'll Be Round3:21
- A5Test Of Time4:16
- B1Life On The Run4:02
- B2Turn Out The Lights4:03
- B3Losing My Grip3:33
- B4Young Idea7:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Before The Storm are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Before The Storm are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Before The Storm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australasia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor POLS 1077.
How do I tell if my copy of Before The Storm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLS 1077, 2383 654) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLS 1077 A//1 ∇420 H TOWNHOUSE 1 2 and POLS 1077 B//1∇420H TOWNHOUSE 1 1 1 (looks like POS with ***** through). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Before The Storm 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.