US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Shrapnel Records SH 1021
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A SH 1021 A₁ ILY BEAG S-15819 L-23862Side A runout
A SH 1021 B₁ ILY BEAG S-15820 L-23862-XSide B runout
Tony MacAlpineEdge Of Insanity
Vinyl pressings
Edge Of Insanity
by Tony MacAlpine · 1985
12 pressings8 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Edge Of Insanity 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 Edge Of Insanity
1 pressing came out in 1985, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Shrapnel Records SH 1021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Estúdio Eldorado LP - 3.058 / Roadrunner Records LP - 3.058LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Banzai Records BRC 1981LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9706 / Roadrunner Records R.R. 9706.LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9706 / Roadrunner Records R.R. 9706.LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Roadrunner Records RR 9706LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9706 / Roadrunner Records R.R. 9706.LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9706LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5295LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5295LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | South Korea | Jigu Records Corporation JRPL-1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Estúdio Eldorado LP - 3.058 / Roadrunner Records LP - 3.058LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Wheel Of Fortune3:45
- A2The Stranger3:59
- A3Quarter To Midnight2:24
- A4Agrionia4:31
- A5Empire In The Sky5:55
- B1The Witch And The Priest3:33
- B2The Taker3:23
- B3Prelude 16, Opus 281:20
- B4Edge Of Insanity4:17
- B5The Raven4:14
- B6No Place In Time3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Edge Of Insanity are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Edge Of Insanity are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1989.
When was Edge Of Insanity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is Shrapnel Records SH 1021.
How do I tell if my copy of Edge Of Insanity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SH 1021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A SH 1021 A₁ ILY BEAG S-15819 L-23862 and A SH 1021 B₁ ILY BEAG S-15820 L-23862-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Edge Of Insanity 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.