US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Enigma RO 2361
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RO-1-2361 G1Side A runout
RO-2-2361 G1Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Soldiers Under Command
by Stryper · 1985
32 pressings12 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Soldiers Under Command 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 Soldiers Under Command
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 72077-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-73217-A-1A G1 A8Side A runout ("G" could be a "6")
ST-73217-B-1A G1 A4Side B runout ("G" could be a "6")
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 72077-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
72077-1-A SH1 S-14934 1-2 SLM △ 10381 JOIN FORCES WITH JESUS, BE A SOLDIER UNDER GOD'S COMMANDVariant 1 Runout Side A
72077-1-B SH1 SLM △ 10381-X 1-1 S-14935 JOIN FORCES WITH JESUS, BE A SOLDIER UNDER GOD'S COMMANDVariant 1 Runout Side B
72077-1-A SH1 S-14934 1-1 S - 14934 SLM △ 10381 JOIN FORCES WITH JESUS, BE A SOLDIER UNDER GOD'S COMMANDVariant 2 Runout Side A
72077-1-B SH1 SLM △ 10381-X 1-2 JOIN FORCES WITH JESUS, BE A SOLDIER UNDER GOD'S COMMAND S - 14935Variant 2 Runout Side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 72077-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLM △ 10381 JOIN FORCES WITH JESUS. BE A SOLDIER UNDER GOD'S COMMAND 72077-1-A-SH1 S-14934 1-2Side A
JOIN FORCES WITH JESUS BE A SOLDIER UNDER GOD'S COMMAND S-14935 72077-1-B-SH1 SLM △ 10381-X 1-2Side B
Japan
September 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 28AP 3073Enigma 28AP 3073
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
28AP-3073A1Side A
28AP-3073B1Side B
Brazil
1985- Label and catalog number
- Young 308.7100Enigma 308.7100
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA 308.7100-A 1SXA1A-side runout
RCA 308.7100-B 1SXA1B-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Brazil | Young 308.7100 / Enigma 308.7100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Passport Records PB 6050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Passport Records PB6050First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Europe | Enigma 2077-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Enigma INT 148.720First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Virgin 062-VG 20771 / Enigma 2077-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Enigma RO 2361First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Enigma 72077-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Enigma 72077-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Enigma 72077-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Enigma 72077-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Sonografica 40054-L / Sonografica 72077-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 3073 / Enigma 28AP 3073First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 3073First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Enigma ST-573217LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Enigma ST-73217LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Soldiers Under Command5:03
- A2Makes Me Wanna Sing2:51
- A3Together Forever4:03
- A4First Love5:43
- A5The Rock That Makes Me Roll4:56
- B1Reach Out5:21
- B2(Waiting For) A Love That's Real4:36
- B3Together As One5:01
- B4Surrender4:28
- B5Battle Hymn Of The Republic (Glory, Glory Hallelujah)2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soldiers Under Command are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Soldiers Under Command are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
When was Soldiers Under Command first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Japan, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Enigma RO 2361.
How do I tell if my copy of Soldiers Under Command is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RO 2361, 72077-1, 28AP 3073, 308.7100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RO-1-2361 G1 and RO-2-2361 G1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soldiers Under Command 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.
