US
1984- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel NU 4370
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · 69
- Runout / matrix
NU-4370-A [SRC logo] TR Pa 1-84 #69 1-1Side A runout, TR circled
NU-4370B TR CR 2/84 [SRC logo] 1-1 Sm 1-1 69Side B runout, TR circled
Various ArtistsMasters Of Metal
Vinyl pressings
Masters Of Metal
by Various Artists · 1984
10 pressings2 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Masters Of Metal was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Masters Of Metal
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 2 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel NU 4370
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 75
- Runout / matrix
NU-4670-A [Allied logo] B-19037-A1 TR Pa. 2-84 SLM △ 6185 1-1 #75Side A runout, etched [Allied logo stamped]
NU-4670-B TR CR 2/84 [Allied logo] B-19038 1-1 △ 6185 75 SLMSide B runout, etched [Allied logo stamped]
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel NU 4370
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 70
- Runout / matrix
NU 4370-A-C1 Pa 1-84 #70
NU 4370-B-B1 Pa 1-84 #70
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel NU 4370
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 61
- Runout / matrix
NU-4370-A TR Pa. 1-84 #61Runout, side A, etched
NU-4370-B TR Pa. 1/84 #61Runout, side B, etched
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel NU 4370
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 74
- Runout / matrix
NU-4370-A (writings) #74Side One
NU-4370-B (symbol) Pa 4-84 #74 ErinSide Two
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel NU 4370
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 11 - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MR △ 26381 NU-4370-A TR PA-1-84 #11Side 1 Variant 1
MR △ 26382x NU-4370-b TR PA-1-84 #11Side 2 Variant 1
MR △ 26382 NU-4370-A TR Pa-1-84 #11Side 1 Variant 2
MR △ 26382x NU-4370-B TR Pa-1-84 #11Side 2 Variant 2
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | K-Tel TC-293 / K-Tel TC 293First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | K-Tel NU 4370First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | K-Tel NU 4370First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | K-Tel NU 4370First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | K-Tel NU 4370First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | K-Tel NU 4370First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | K-Tel NU 4370First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | K-Tel NU 4370First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | K-Tel NU 4370First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | K-Tel NU 4370First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Trashed
- A2Mean Streak
- A3Breaking The Chains
- A4Who's Behind The Door?
- A5Rainbow In The Dark
- A6Screaming In The Night
- A7Lick It Up
- B1Street Of Dreams
- B2Run To The Hills
- B3Tom Sawyer
- B4A World Of Fantasy
- B5You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll
- B6Dancing In The Street
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Masters Of Metal are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Masters Of Metal are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Masters Of Metal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Canada. One of them is K-Tel NU 4370.
How do I tell if my copy of Masters Of Metal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NU 4370, TC-293) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NU-4370-A [SRC logo] TR Pa 1-84 #69 1-1 and NU-4370B TR CR 2/84 [SRC logo] 1-1 Sm 1-1 69. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Masters Of Metal 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.
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