US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mongol Horde HORDE 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HORd-1-A STERLINGSide A
HORD-1-B STERLINGSide B
Virgin SteeleGuardians Of The Flame
Vinyl pressings
Guardians Of The Flame
by Virgin Steele · 1983
10 pressings7 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Guardians Of The Flame was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Guardians Of The Flame
4 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mongol Horde HORDE 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(SIDE A) HORd-1-A STERLING
(SIDE B) HORD-1-B STERLING
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Music For Nations MFN 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO MFN 5 A1 TimTomSide A runout
MPO MFN 5 B1 TYSide B runout
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9899
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RR 9899-A/52371-1-Y KUTRunout A-side, etched
RR 9899-B/52372-1-YRunout B-side, etched
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Netherlands | Roadrunner Records RR 9899First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Music For Nations MFN 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Mongol Horde HORDE 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Mongol Horde HORDE 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Bernett Records SB 18014 / Music For Nations SB 18014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Nexus K25P-448 / Nexus K25P 448LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Nexus International K25P-448 / Nexus K25P 448LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Greece | No Remorse Records 0744430522168LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Greece | No Remorse Records 0744430522168LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | Steamhammer SPV 249521 2LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Say Goodbye (Tonight)4:18
- A2Burn The Sun4:22
- A3Life Of Crime4:39
- A4The Redeemer7:02
- B1Birth Through Fire0:40
- B2Guardians Of The Flame6:19
- B3Metal City4:10
- B4Hell Or High Water3:17
- B5Go All The Way3:11
- B6A Cry In The Night3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guardians Of The Flame are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Guardians Of The Flame are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 2024.
When was Guardians Of The Flame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Netherlands. One of them is Mongol Horde HORDE 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Guardians Of The Flame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HORDE 1, MFN 5, RR 9899) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HORd-1-A STERLING and HORD-1-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Guardians Of The Flame 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.