US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 82008-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-897531 - B DMM SP1 - 1A runout etched
ST-A-897532 - B DMM SP1 - 1B runout etched
ST-A-897531-SPA label matrix
ST-A-897532-SPB label matrix
SavatageGutter Ballet
Vinyl pressings
Gutter Ballet
by Savatage · 1989
11 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Gutter Ballet was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Gutter Ballet
5 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 782 008-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-A 14Side A runout, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-BSide B runout, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-A 16Side A runout, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-B 17Side B runout, variant 2
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 782 008-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-A [3]Runout Side A (stamped/[etched]), variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-B [15]Runout Side B (stamped/[etched]), variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-A [15]Runout Side A (stamped/[etched]), variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-B [11]Runout Side B (stamped/[etched]), variant 2
Greece
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 782 008-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7820081 A 2
7820081 B
UK & Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 782 008-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-A 26Runout side A (variant 1), [26 etched]/stamped
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-B 29Runout side B (variant 1), [29 etched]/stamped
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-A 28Runout side A (variant 2), [28 etched]/stamped
R/S Alsdorf 756 782008-1-Bx 2Runout side B (variant 2), [x 2 etched]/stamped
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic 782 008-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic 782 008-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | Greece | Atlantic 782 008-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Atlantic 782 008-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Atlantic 82008-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Atlantic 82008-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sweden | Vinyl Maniacs VMLP016LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Ear Music Classics 0215694EMULP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | Europe | Ear Music Classics 0217051EMU / Edel Family Member 0217051EMULP, Album, Remastered, 10", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, 10", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Ear Music Classics 0215694EMULP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | Europe | Ear Music Classics 0215694EMU / Edel Family Member 0215694EMULP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Act I
- A1Of Rage And War
- A2Gutter Ballet
- A3Temptation Revelation
- A4When The Crowds Are Gone
- A5Silk And Steel
- Act II
- B1She's In Love
- B2Hounds
- B3The Unholy
- B4Mentally Yours
- B5Summer's Rain
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gutter Ballet are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gutter Ballet are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 2022.
When was Gutter Ballet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Europe, Greece, UK & Europe. One of them is Atlantic 82008-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Gutter Ballet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 82008-1, 782 008-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-897531 - B DMM SP1 - 1 and ST-A-897532 - B DMM SP1 - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gutter Ballet 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.
