Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Scratch Records 941307
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IP 941307-A R.SO. IP 9413Side A, Stamped
IP 941307-B R.SO.Side B, Stamped
StormwitchTales Of Terror
Vinyl pressings
Tales Of Terror
by Stormwitch · 1985
16 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Tales Of Terror 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 Tales Of Terror
2 pressings 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Scratch Records 941307
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
IP 941307-A R.SO. IP 9413Side A, Stamped
IP 941307-B R.SO.Side B, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Scratch Records 941307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Scratch Records 941307First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | Canada | Banzai Records BRC 1967LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Germany | Heavy Forces Records 026LP, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 2013 | Germany | Heavy Forces Records 026LP, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 609LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 609LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 609LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 609LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 609LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 609LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 609LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 609LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 609LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 609LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Scratch Records 941301LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Intro
- A2Point Of No Return5:00
- A3Hell's Still Alive4:26
- A4Masque Of The Red Death4:54
- A5Arabian Nights5:05
- B1Intro
- B2Sword Of Sagon5:24
- B3Trust In The Fire3:53
- B4Night Stalker3:40
- B5Lost Legions3:42
- B6When The Bat Bites3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tales Of Terror are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Tales Of Terror are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 2024.
When was Tales Of Terror first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany. One of them is Scratch Records 941307.
How do I tell if my copy of Tales Of Terror is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 941307) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IP 941307-A R.SO. IP 9413 and IP 941307-B R.SO.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tales Of Terror 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.