France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 66.174Carrere 66174
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
66174/1Center label, A-side
66174/2Center label, B-side
Vinyl pressings
Strong Arm Metal
by Saxon · 1984
22 pressings17 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Strong Arm Metal was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Strong Arm Metal
13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAL 212
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CAL-212-A2 MT 2 DAMONTEtched, side A
CAL-212-B2 MT 1 DAMONT STEVE UTOPIAEtched, side B
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere VPL1 6692
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 823 680-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 823 680-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
823 680 - 1 S 1 = 2 320 1 BSide A runout, stamped, variant 1
823 680 - 1 S 2 3 20 1 OSide B runout, stamped, variant 1
823 680 - 1 S 1 = 2 320 2 KSide A runout, stamped, variant 2
823 680 - 1 S 2 3 20 1 TSide B runout, stamped, variant 2
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 062 - 2604501
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
Side 1 : 661 74 A (Center label 166174-A)
Side 2 : 661 74 B (Center label 166174-B)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Carrere VPL1 6692First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 66.174 / Carrere 66174First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Carrere 823 680-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Carrere 823 680-1First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Carrere 062 - 2604501First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Israel | Carrere 66.174 / Carrere 66174First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Carrere CRE 26293First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Japan | Carrere P-13080First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Carrere VPL1 6692First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | South Africa | Carrere CREJ(L) 8013First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Spain | Carrere CRE 26193 / Epic CRE 26193First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | UK | Carrere CAL 212First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Venezuela | Carrere 102-33523First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Argentina | Carrere 114-743-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Brazil | Carrere 308.7068LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Carrere CRE 26193LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Carrere 8236801LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Strong Arm Of The Law4:30
- A2Wheels Of Steel5:57
- A3Never Surrender3:15
- A4747 (Strangers In The Night)4:59
- A5Frozen Rainbow4:28
- B1Motorcycle Man6:37
- B2Stallions Of The Highway2:47
- B3And The Bands Played On2:45
- B4Dallas 1PM6:37
- B5Denim And Leather5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strong Arm Metal are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Strong Arm Metal are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Strong Arm Metal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Carrere 66.174.
How do I tell if my copy of Strong Arm Metal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66.174, CAL 212, VPL1 6692, 823 680-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 66174/1 and 66174/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strong Arm Metal 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.
