US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mongol Horde MONGOL 3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
MONGOL - 3A - RE FWѼSide A runout
MONGØL · 3·BSide B runout
ThorUnchained
Vinyl pressings
Unchained
by Thor · 1983
11 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalHard RockRock
Unchained was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Unchained
1 pressing came out in 1983, 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.
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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Mongol Horde MONGOL 3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | US | Mongol Horde MONGOL 312", Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | France | Disc'AZ 48612", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1984 | France | Ultra! Noise NOISE 102LP | LP |
| 1984 | UK | Ultra! Noise NOISE 10212", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Deadline Music CLP-1984-1LP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Deadline Music CLP-1984-1LP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 1028LPLP, Mini-Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Mini-Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 102812", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | 12", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 102812", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 1028LP, 45 RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo | LP, 45 RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Lightning Strikes Again2:34
- A2Anger3:39
- A3Rock The City3:50
- B1Lazer Eyes3:25
- B2When Gods Collide4:25
- B3Death March2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unchained are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Unchained are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 2025.
When was Unchained first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is Mongol Horde MONGOL 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Unchained is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MONGOL 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MONGOL - 3A - RE FWѼ and MONGØL · 3·B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unchained 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.