US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Par Records PAR 1050
- Format
- LP, Album · W/out Rights On Labels
- Runout / matrix
PAR 1050-A RE-1 MF CriteriaSide A etched, Criteria stamped
PAR 1050-Z RE-1 MF CriteriaSide Z etched, Criteria stamped
Vinyl pressings
Sirens
by Savatage · 1983
30 pressings9 countriesHeavy MetalPower MetalRock
Sirens 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 Sirens
5 pressings 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Par Records PAR 1050
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue
- Runout / matrix
PAR 1050-A RE-1 MF CriteriaSide A runout
PAR 1050-Z RE-1 MF CriteriaSide Z runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Par Records PAR 1050
- Format
- LP, Album · With Rights On Labels
- Runout / matrix
PAR 1050-A RE-1 Criteria MFSide A etched, Criteria stamped
PAR 1050-Z RE-1 Criteria MFSide Z etched, Criteria stamped
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Par Records PAR 1050
- Format
- LP, Album · Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
PAR 1050-A RE-1 MFSide A, Etched
CriteriaSide A, Stamped
PAR 1050-Z RE-1 MFSide Z, Etched
CriteriaSide Z, Stamped
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Par Records PAR 1050
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Vinyl with Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
PAR 1050-A RE-1 MF CriteriaSide A runout
PAR 1050-Z RE-1 MF CriteriaSide Z runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Par Records PAR 1050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Par Records PAR 1050First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | US | Par Records PAR 1050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Par Records PAR 1050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Par Records PAR 1050LP, Album, Partially Unofficial, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Partially Unofficial, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1983 | US | Par Records PAR 1050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Banzai Records BRC 1968LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9783 / Music For Nations RR 9783LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | France | Par Records PAR 1050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Combat MX 8018LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Combat MX 8018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | Music For Nations MFN 48LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | UK | Music For Nations MFN 48LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK | Music For Nations MFN 48LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Brazil | Enigma EG008 / Combat MX 8018LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Argentina | Not On Label (Savatage)LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
2020s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unknown | Metal Mania MMR014LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Unknown | Metal Mania MMR014LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Unknown | Metal Mania MMR014LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Unknown | Metal Mania MMR014LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2021 | Unknown | Metal Mania MMR14LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2021 | Europe | Ear Music 0215670EMULP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Japan | Metal Mania MMR014LP, Album, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Test pressing |
| 2021 | Europe | Ear Music Classics 0215673EMU / Edel Family Member 0215673EMULP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | Ear Music Classics 0215670EMULP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Metal Mania MMR014LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Metal Mania MMR014LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Metal Mania MMR014LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Metal Mania MMR014LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Combat MX 8018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sirens3:35
- A2Holocaust4:37
- A3I Believe5:26
- A4Rage2:40
- Z1On The Run3:27
- Z2Twisted Little Sister3:35
- Z3Living For The Night3:16
- Z4Scream Murder3:46
- Z5Out On The Streets5:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sirens are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Sirens are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 2022.
When was Sirens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is Par Records PAR 1050.
How do I tell if my copy of Sirens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PAR 1050) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAR 1050-A RE-1 MF Criteria and PAR 1050-Z RE-1 MF Criteria. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sirens 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.