US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Enigma E-1135
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Black Edge
- Runout / matrix
E-1135-A G-2 R-9392 .JESUS CHRIST THE REASON FOR THE SEASON GODS CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE WORLDSide A
E-1135-B R-9393Side B
StryperReason For The Season
Vinyl pressings
Reason For The Season
by Stryper · 1984
12 pressings2 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalHolidayRock
Reason For The Season was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Reason For The Season
5 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Enigma E-1135
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Pink Edge
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Enigma E-1135
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Clear Edge
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Enigma E-1135
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Purple Edge
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Enigma E-1135
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Gray Edge
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Enigma E-1135First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1984 | US | Enigma E-1135First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | US | Enigma E-1135First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | US | Enigma E-11357", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | US | Enigma E-1135B7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | US | Enigma E-1135First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | US | Enigma E-1135First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1985 | UK | Stiff Records 12 STRY 112" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Stiff Records STRY 17" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | Enigma 70777-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Enigma 70777-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Enigma EPRO-0617", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AReason For The Season6:30
- BWinter Wonderland3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reason For The Season are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Reason For The Season are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Reason For The Season first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US. One of them is Enigma E-1135.
How do I tell if my copy of Reason For The Season is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-1135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E-1135-A G-2 R-9392 .JESUS CHRIST THE REASON FOR THE SEASON GODS CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE WORLD and E-1135-B R-9393. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reason For The Season 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.
