UK
November 3, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5204Polydor 831 073-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLD5204 A//1▽420R MT.Side A runout
POLD5204 B//1▽420R MT.Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Trilogy
by Yngwie Malmsteen · 1986
45 pressings19 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalNeo-Classical MetalPower Metal
Trilogy was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Trilogy
21 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 14 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 831 073-1 Y-1Polydor 422-831 073-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-831-073-1-AS-RCA PrecisionRunout, side A
422-831-073-1-BS-RCA PrecisionRunout, side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 831 073-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 70, Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-831-073-1-AS-RCA l Precision A5 BSide A etched variant 1
422-831-073-1-BS-RCA - l Precision A3Side B etched variant 1
422-831-073-1-AS-RCA l Precision A3 BSide A etched variant 2
422-831-073-1-BS-RCA - l Precision A2Side B etched variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 831 073-1 Y-1Polydor 422-831 073-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-831-073-1-AS-HRM Precision A- ᐉA side, etched
422-831-073-1-BS-HRM Precision A- ᐉB side, etched
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 831 073-1 Y-1Polydor 422-831 073-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 016 - Electrosound Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-831-073-1 AS-ES Precision EmwA side runout
422-831-073-1 BS-ES Precision EmwB side runout
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 831 073-1 Y-1Polydor 422-831 073-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-831-073-1-AS-HRM Precision A- ᐉA side, etched
422-831-073-1-BS-HRM Precision A- ᐉB side, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Polydor 831 073-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Polydor 831 073-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor 831 073-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Polydor 831 073-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Polydor 831 073-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 831 073-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 831 073-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Polydor 831 073-1 / Polydor 831073-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Polydor 831073 / Polydor 831073-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0515First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16589 / Polydor 831 073 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Polydor 831073-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Korea | Polydor 831 073-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Polydor 831 073-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Polydor 831 073-1 Y-1 / Polydor 422-831 073-1 Y-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия C60 27355 005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия C60 27355 005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия С60 27355 005 / PolydorLP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1991 | USSR | Мелодия C60 27355 005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy | PolydorLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Polydor 831073 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Taiwan | 雅音 AR 5196LP, Album, Repress, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Repress, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1You Don't Remember, I'll Never Forget4:27
- A2Liar4:07
- A3Queen In Love4:04
- A4Crying5:00
- A5Fury3:56
- B1Fire4:12
- B2Magic Mirror3:49
- B3Dark Ages3:56
- B4Trilogy Suite Op: 57:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trilogy are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Trilogy are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1986 and 2022.
When was Trilogy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Australasia and more. One of them is Polydor POLD 5204, released November 3, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Trilogy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLD 5204, 831 073-1 Y-1, 28MM 0515, 831 073-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLD5204 A//1▽420R MT. and POLD5204 B//1▽420R MT.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Trilogy 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.
