Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Devil's Game DG-Nr. 001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DG 001 A mastered by SNBRunout A
DG 001 B mastered by SNBRunout B
SodomIn The Sign Of Evil
Vinyl pressings
In The Sign Of Evil
by Sodom · 1985
14 pressings5 countriesThrashSpeed MetalBlack MetalRock
In The Sign Of Evil was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 In The Sign Of Evil
2 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records MBR 1044
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
MBR-1044-72049-1-A G-1 SLM △ 9689 1-1 MASTERED CAPITOLSide A, etched and stamped
MBR-1044-72049-1-B G-1 SLM △ 9689-X 1-1 MASTERED CAPITOLSide B, etched and stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Devil's Game DG-Nr. 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany | Devil's Game DG-Nr. 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Metal Blade Records MBR 1044First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album |
| 1985 | US | Metal Blade Records MBR 1044LP, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Brazil | Woodstock Discos WSK-12412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Steamhammer SHE 4004 / Steamhammer SHE-400412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sweden | Vinyl Maniacs VMLP01712", Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Wax Maniax WM5503712", Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Wax Maniax WM5503712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Wax Maniax WM5503712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue · Limited |
| 2016 | US | Wax Maniax WM5503712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Wax Maniax WM5503712", Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2016 | US | Wax Maniax WM5503712", Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Single Sided, Mini-Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Not On Label MC212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Outbreak Of Evil
- A2Sepulchral Voice
- B1Blasphemer
- B2Witching Metal
- B3Burst Command Til War
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Sign Of Evil are there?
14 vinyl pressings of In The Sign Of Evil are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 2016.
When was In The Sign Of Evil first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, US. One of them is Devil's Game DG-Nr. 001.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Sign Of Evil is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DG-Nr. 001, MBR 1044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DG 001 A mastered by SNB and DG 001 B mastered by SNB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Sign Of Evil 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.
