Country unknown
March 8, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · 180 g
TýrHel
Vinyl pressings
Hel
by Týr · 2019
10 pressings4 countriesViking MetalRock
Hel was first pressed on vinyl in 2019. 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 Hel
10 pressings came out in 2019, 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.
US
March 8, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Steel Blue Gray Marbled
US
March 8, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Mushroom Brown Marbled
US
March 8, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Splatter
Europe
March 8, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Clear Blue Marbled
- Runout / matrix
MB 15633-1 A TÝR/ HelSide A, scratched
MB 15633-1 B TÝR/ HelSide B, scratched
-48943-Side A and B, stamped
MB 15633-1 C -48944- TÝR/ HelSide C, scratched
Europe
March 8, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Turquoise Blue Marbled
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.
2010s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Faroe Islands | Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1First yearLP | LP |
| 2019 | Unknown | Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Faroe Islands | Metal Blade Records 3984-15638 2First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Gates of Hel
- A2All Heroes Fall
- A3Ragnars Kvfedi
- B1Garmr
- B2Sunset Shore
- B3Downhill Drunk
- B4Empire Of The North
- C1Far From The Worries Of The World
- C2King Of Time
- C3Fire And Flame
- D1Against The Gods
- D2Songs Of War
- D3Alvur Kongur
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hel are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hel are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Hel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2019, in US, Europe, Faroe Islands, Germany. One of them is Metal Blade Records 3984-15633-1, released March 8, 2019.
How do I tell if my copy of Hel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3984-15633-1, 3984-15638 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hel 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.