Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scratch Records 941312
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
941312-A SONDEREGGERSide 1
941312-B SONDEREGGERSide 2
StormwitchStronger Than Heaven
Vinyl pressings
Stronger Than Heaven
by Stormwitch · 1986
11 pressings2 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Stronger Than Heaven was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Stronger Than Heaven
2 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Accord 130059
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Accord 130059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Scratch Records 941312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 610LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 610LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 610LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 610LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 610LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 610LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 610LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 610LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 610LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Intro0:31
- A2Rats In The Attic3:06
- A3Eternia3:59
- A4Jonathan's Diary7:23
- A5Slave To Moonlight4:02
- B1Stronger Than Heaven4:39
- B2Ravenlord3:40
- B3Allies Of The Dark4:17
- B4Dorian Gray5:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stronger Than Heaven are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Stronger Than Heaven are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1986 and 2024.
When was Stronger Than Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, France. One of them is Scratch Records 941312.
How do I tell if my copy of Stronger Than Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 941312, 130059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 941312-A SONDEREGGER and 941312-B SONDEREGGER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stronger Than Heaven 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.