US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Passport Records PB 6055
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB-6055-A2 STERLING HUB RESide A runout
PB-6055-B STERLING HUBSide B runout
The RodsHeavier Than Thou
Vinyl pressings
Heavier Than Thou
by The Rods · 1986
10 pressings6 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Heavier Than Thou 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 Heavier Than Thou
3 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Zebra Records PB 6055
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Passport Records PB 6055
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Passport Records PB 6055First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Zebra Records PB 6055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Passport Records PB 6055First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Passport Records PB 6055LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Europe | Zebra Records ZEB9LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Europe | Zebra Records ZEB 9LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Ginger Music, S.A. GILP 07LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 815LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 815LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 815LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Heavier Than Thou1:46
- A2Make Me A Believer4:06
- A3Angels Never Run3:29
- A4Crossfire4:37
- A5I'm Gonna Rock3:14
- A6She's Trouble4:13
- B1Born To Rock3:45
- B2Chains Of Love4:02
- B3Communication Breakdown3:18
- B4Fool For Your Love3:47
- B5Cold Sweat And Blood3:22
- B6The Music Man0:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heavier Than Thou are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Heavier Than Thou are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 2021.
When was Heavier Than Thou first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Passport Records PB 6055.
How do I tell if my copy of Heavier Than Thou is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB 6055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PB-6055-A2 STERLING HUB RE and PB-6055-B STERLING HUB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heavier Than Thou 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.
