Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records RR 9569
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RR 9569-ASide A
RR 9569-BSide B
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Vinyl pressings
Do Or Die
by Viking · 1988
11 pressings4 countriesThrashRock
Do Or Die was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Do Or Die
2 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 72225-1Metal Blade Records 72225
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
72225-1-A G-1 QΔ 18915 1-1 5-18922Hand etched Side One
72225-1-B G-2 QΔ 18915-X 1-1 5-18923Hand etched Side Two
MASTERED BY CAPITOLStamped Side Two
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.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Netherlands | Metal Blade Records RR 9569 / Roadrunner Records RR 9569LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Europe | Metal Blade Records RR 9569First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Metal Blade Records 72225-1 / Metal Blade Records 72225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 264LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 264LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 792LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 792LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 792LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 792LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2023 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 792LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 792LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Warlord4:20
- A2Hellbound2:43
- A3Militia Of Death2:44
- A4Prelude / Scavenger3:52
- A5Valhalla3:24
- B1Burning From Within3:39
- B2Berserker3:42
- B3Killer Unleashed4:09
- B4Do Or Die4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do Or Die are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Do Or Die are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 2023.
When was Do Or Die first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, US. One of them is Metal Blade Records RR 9569.
How do I tell if my copy of Do Or Die is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR 9569, 72225-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR 9569-A and RR 9569-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do Or Die 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.