US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Shrapnel Records SH-1020
- Format
- LP, Album · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
M SH 1020 A S-15219 1-1Etched Side 1
T SH 1020 B S-15220 1-1Etched Side 2
Vicious RumorsSoldiers Of The Night
Vinyl pressings
Soldiers Of The Night
by Vicious Rumors · 1985
12 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalPower MetalRock
Soldiers Of The Night 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 Soldiers Of The Night
2 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9734
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RR 9734-A Holland CuttingSide 1
RR 9734-B HCBSide 2
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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9734First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Shrapnel Records SH-1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Shrapnel Records SH-1020LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5316LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5316LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Korea | Roadrunner Records JRPL-1020 (RR 9734)LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2024-15LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2024-15LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2024-15LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2024-15LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Napalm Records America 82731LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9734 / Roadrunner Records 9734-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Premonition
- A2Ride (Into The Sun)
- A3Medusa
- A4Soldiers Of The Night
- A5Murder
- A6March Or Die
- B1Blitz The World
- B2Invader
- B3In Fire
- B4Domestic Bliss
- B5Blistering Winds
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soldiers Of The Night are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Soldiers Of The Night are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 2024.
When was Soldiers Of The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Europe. One of them is Shrapnel Records SH-1020.
How do I tell if my copy of Soldiers Of The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SH-1020, RR 9734) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M SH 1020 A S-15219 1-1 and T SH 1020 B S-15220 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soldiers Of The Night 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.