Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius Records AQR 541
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AQR-541-A-DMM-1 EDP Sterling Sound MISFI SMI
AQR-541-B-DMM-1 EDP DM-1Sterling Sound MISFI SMI
SwordMetalized
Vinyl pressings
Metalized
by Sword · 1986
11 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Metalized 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 Metalized
6 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius Records AQR 541
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AQR 541-A SnB DM- 2Side A runout
AQR-541B-4 SNB EL DM- 2Side B runout
541-1Side A label
541-2Side B label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- GWR Records GWLP 10
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- GWR Records GWLP 10
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Gamma 8556
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scratch Records 805 132-938
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AQR-541-A-DMM-1 805132-938-A EDP Sterling Sound MISfI SM4Side A
AQR-541-B-DMM-1 805132-938-B EDP Sterling Sound MISfI SM3Side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Aquarius Records AQR 541First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Aquarius Records AQR 541First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | Gamma 8556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Scratch Records 805 132-938First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | GWR Records GWLP 10First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | GWR Records GWLP 10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Unknown | Combat 88561-8171-1LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | GWR Records GWLP 10LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | GWR Records GWLP 10LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Combat 88561-8171-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canada | Aquarius Records AQR-541LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1F.T.W.3:38
- A2Children Of Heaven2:38
- A3Stoned Again3:27
- A4Dare To Spit3:45
- A5Outta Control3:00
- B1The End Of The Night3:00
- B2Runaway3:38
- B3Where To Hide3:42
- B4Stuck In Rock3:37
- B5Evil Spell4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Metalized are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Metalized are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 2021.
When was Metalized first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Canada, UK, France, Germany. One of them is Aquarius Records AQR 541.
How do I tell if my copy of Metalized is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AQR 541, GWLP 10, 8556, 805 132-938) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AQR-541-A-DMM-1 EDP Sterling Sound MISFI SMI and AQR-541-B-DMM-1 EDP DM-1Sterling Sound MISFI SMI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Metalized 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.