Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1985- Label and catalog number
- Steamhammer SH 0036
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Hero's Tears
by Sortilège · 1985
17 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Hero's Tears 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 Hero's Tears
1 pressing came out in 1985, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Steamhammer SH 0035LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Steamhammer SH 0036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Steamhammer SH 0036LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1986 | France | Rocks Records 826 894-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | Rocks Records 826 8941LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | Dying Victims Productions DVP-R 008 / Relics From The Crypt DVP-R 008LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Dying Victims Productions DVP-R 008Box Set, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Dying Victims Productions DVP-R 008 / Relics From The Crypt DVP-R 008LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | Czech Republic & Slovakia | High Roller Records HRR910LPLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 910LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 911LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 911LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 911LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 910LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 910LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 910PD / High Roller Records N-50124LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2026 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 910PD / High Roller Records N-50124LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Elephant Man4:44
- A2Win Her Heart5:00
- A3Flesh And Bones6:45
- A4When A Blind Man Dreams6:34
- B1Fight The Dragon4:46
- B2Messenger4:24
- B3In The Rainbow4:22
- B4Bleeding Mountain5:14
- B5Sagittarius3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hero's Tears are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Hero's Tears are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 2026.
When was Hero's Tears first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, Austria, & Switzerland. One of them is Steamhammer SH 0036.
How do I tell if my copy of Hero's Tears is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SH 0036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hero's Tears 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.
