Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 460811 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01 460811 2A1 ΑRunout side A variant 1
01 460811 3B 1 ΑRunout side B variant 1
01 460811 23A1 ΑRunout side A variant 2
01 460811 3B 1 ΑRunout side B variant 2
SanctuaryRefuge Denied
Vinyl pressings
Refuge Denied
by Sanctuary · 1987
13 pressings8 countriesHeavy MetalPower MetalRock
Refuge Denied 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 Refuge Denied
4 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 460811 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
460811-A1 AUDIO ONERunout side A
460811-B1 AUDIO ONERunout side B
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic BFE 40920Epic E 40920
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01 460811 1A1Side A runout
01 460811 4B1Side B runout
Spain
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 460811 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HP-SPANJE 01 460811 1A1 460811-1-ASide A
HP-SPANJE 01 460811 4B1 460811-4-BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 460811 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Epic BFE 40920 / Epic E 40920First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 460811 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Epic 460811 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Epic BFE 40920 / Epic E 40920LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic BFE 40920LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | Epic 25·3P-5019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | Epic 25·3P-5019LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | Epic 268.009/1-460811LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Unknown | Metalized Blood Records MBR-004LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2013 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP635 / Epic MOVLP635LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP635LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP635LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Battle Angels4:52
- A2Termination Force3:38
- A3Die For My Sins3:30
- A4Soldiers Of Steel5:30
- B1Sanctuary3:57
- B2White Rabbit3:10
- B3Ascension To Destiny4:57
- B4The Third War3:52
- B5Veil Of Disguise5:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Refuge Denied are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Refuge Denied are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 2026.
When was Refuge Denied first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, Greece, Spain. One of them is Epic EPC 460811 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Refuge Denied is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 460811 1, 460811 1, BFE 40920) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 460811 2A1 Α and 01 460811 3B 1 Α. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Refuge Denied 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.