UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records DIX 9
- Format
- LP, Album · Embossed Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
DIX 9 A-1U-1-1-1Side A runout, stamped
MCA 4285..Side A runout, etched
DIX 9 B-1U-1-1-Side B runout, stamped
MCA 4286..Side B runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Fighting For The Earth
by Warrior · 1985
16 pressings11 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Fighting For The Earth 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 Fighting For The Earth
14 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records DIX 9
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DIX 9 A-2U-1-1·· ? MCA 4285·runout, side A, stamped & etched
DIX 9 B-1U-1-1·· ? MCA 4286··runout, side B, stamped & etched
DIX 9-Alabel, side A
DIX 9-Blabel, side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5549
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA - 4285 -MD3 MASTERDISL R: ◈-P-◈Side A etched Masterdisk ◈-P-◈ stamped
MCA - 4286 -MD3 ◈-P-◈Side B etched ◈-P-◈ stamped
MCA4285Side A label
MCA4286Side B label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5549
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-4285-MD4 MASTERDISK RL ◈-P-◈ A1Side A etched Masterdisk ◈-P-◈ stamped
MCA-4286- MD 4 gop◈-P-◈ 1Side B etched ◈-P-◈ stamped
(MCA4285)Side A label
(MCA4286)Side B label
Japan
June 29, 1985- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records 25VB-1035
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records DIX 9
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX215883Stamped A Side
MX215884Stamped B Side
Mx 215883 DIX9-1Hand Etched A Side
Mx215884 DIX9-2Hand Etched A Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | 10 Records DIX 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | 10 Records VL2322 / 10 Records VL 2322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | 10 Records 206 981 / 10 Records 206 981-620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | 10 Records 70358First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | 10 Records VG 50118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | Virgin LAE-635First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | New Zealand | 10 Records DIX 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | 10 Records T 206 981First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | 10 Records DIX 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | 10 Records DIX 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5549 / MCA Records MCA 5549LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5549 / MCA Records T 5549LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | 10 Records 25VB-1035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Fighting For The Earth
- A2Only The Strong Survive
- A3Ruler
- A4Mind Over Matter
- B1Defenders Of Creation
- B2Day Of The Evil ... (Beware)
- B3Cold Fire
- B4PTM I
- B5Welcome Aboard
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fighting For The Earth are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Fighting For The Earth are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Fighting For The Earth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is 10 Records DIX 9.
How do I tell if my copy of Fighting For The Earth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DIX 9, MCA-5549, 25VB-1035, VL2322) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DIX 9 A-1U-1-1-1 and MCA 4285... Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fighting For The Earth 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.