Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor KPN1-0330
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TG KPN1-0330-ASide A runout area
TG KPN1-0330-BSide B runout area
KPN1-0330-ASide A label
KPN1-0330-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
The Ultimate Warlord
by The Immortals · 1979
20 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
The Ultimate Warlord was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 The Ultimate Warlord
2 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-50536
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | RCA Victor KPN1-0330First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-50536First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Excaliber Records Ltd. EXC 5177", Misprint | 7", Misprint |
| 1981 | US | Moby Dick Records MDR-120512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 600574 / Clemence Melody 600 57412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 104232 / Clemence Melody 104 2327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12-306512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 10657" | 7" |
| 1982 | Portugal | Red Bus Records RBS-S/187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Excaliber Records Ltd. EXCL 51712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Rams Horn RHR 355912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Rams Horn RHR 355912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Rams Horn RHR 355912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 40657", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 580612", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Rams Horn RHR 355912", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Rams Horn RHR 355912", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-164312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | Not On Label (The Immortals (2)) WARLORD112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-164312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AThe Ultimate Warlord6:20
- BWarlord (Part II)7:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ultimate Warlord are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Ultimate Warlord are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 2024.
When was The Ultimate Warlord first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Canada. One of them is RCA Victor KPN1-0330.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ultimate Warlord is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KPN1-0330, PB-50536) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TG KPN1-0330-A and TG KPN1-0330-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ultimate Warlord 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.