Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Steamhammer SH 0084-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SH 0084-1 A C-0240 A-1 SST 020Runout A
SH 0084-1 B C-0240 B-1 SST 020Runout B
Vinyl pressings
Persecution Mania
by Sodom · 1987
18 pressings5 countriesThrashRock
Persecution Mania 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 Persecution Mania
8 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Steamhammer SH 0084-1
- Format
- LP, Album · White
- Runout / matrix
SH 0084-1 A (Etched) C-0240 A -1 (Stamped) SST σՁσ (Etched)A side
SH 0084-1 B (Etched) C-0240 B -1 (Stamped) SST σՁσ (Etched)B side
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Steamhammer PD 12-7518
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
SH 0084 - 1 ARunout Side A, hand-etched
C-0240 A-1Runout Side A, stamped
SH 0084 - 1 BRunout Side B, hand-etched
C-0240 B-1Runout Side B, stamped
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Steamhammer SH 0084-1
- Format
- LP, Album · White
- Runout / matrix
020 / SH 0084-1 A / C-0240 A-1 SSTRunout side A (etched/stamped)
SH 0084-1 B / C-0240 B-1 SSTRunout side B (etched/stamped)
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Steamhammer SH 0084-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
020 / SH0084-1 A / C-0240 A-1 SSTSide A
SH0084-1 B / C-0240 B-1 SSTSide B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Steamhammer SHPD 7000
- Format
- Picture Disc, LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SHLP - 7000 - A 098 SH 0084 - 1 - A C 0240 A - 1 expSide A
SHLP - 7000 - B 098 SH 0084 - 1 - B C 0240 B - 1 expSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Steamhammer SH 0084-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Steamhammer SH 0084-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Germany | Steamhammer PD 12-7518First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1987 | Germany | Steamhammer SH 0084-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Germany | Steamhammer SH 0084-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Steamhammer SHPD 7000First yearPicture Disc, LP, Album · Picture disc | Picture Disc, LP, Album · Picture disc |
| 1987 | US | Steamhammer SHPD7000First yearLP, Album, Mispress, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | LP, Album, Mispress, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 1987 | US | Steamhammer SHLP-7000LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Steamhammer SHLP 7000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Steamhammer SH-0084-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Steamhammer SHLP 7000 / Steamhammer SHLP-7000LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sweden | Vinyl Maniacs VMLP020LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Wax Maniax WM 55030LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Wax Maniax WM 55030LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Wax Maniax WM 55030LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Wax Maniax WM 55030?LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Steamhammer SH 0084-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Steamhammer SH 0084-1 / Steamhammer 150LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Nuclear Winter5:22
- A2Electrocution3:11
- A3Iron Fist2:42
- A4Persecution Mania3:36
- A5Enchanted Land3:56
- B1Procession To Golgatha2:00
- B2Christ Passion6:10
- B3Conjuration3:40
- B4Bombenhagel5:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Persecution Mania are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Persecution Mania are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 2024.
When was Persecution Mania first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, US. One of them is Steamhammer SH 0084-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Persecution Mania is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SH 0084-1, PD 12-7518, SHPD 7000, SHLP 7000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SH 0084-1 A C-0240 A-1 SST 020 and SH 0084-1 B C-0240 B-1 SST 020. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Persecution Mania 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.