Hell Awaits

Combat Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1985United States

“Green Combat label and issued with a double-sided printed Innersleeve with lyrics and images.”

Combat Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1985United States

“Chain labels. The bottom of the labels on this variant have "Marketed & Manufactured by Combat" printed twice on both sides. It is similar to Hell Awaits, but that release has this text printed only once on each side. Vinyl is semi-tran...”

Combat Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1985United States

“Track list taken from the retail release. Cat# "MX 8020" taken from the Matrix / Runout area. Cat# "MBR 1040" is assumed since they appear together in all retail releases.”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1985United States

Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1985Netherlands

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1985United States

“This is the numbered picture disc.”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1985Europe

“Recorded at Eldorado, Hollywood, and Track Record, Los Angeles. Mixed at Track Records. Printed inner sleeve. Distributed in the Netherlands by CNR, WEESP; in Belgium by indisc, Brussels; in Germany by SPV GmBH, Hannover; in Switzerland ...”

Combat Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_todayMar 1985United States

“First pressing. Inner sleeve with photographs, lyrics etc. Insert "Slatanic Wehrmacht" club membership and merch. Pressing plant info "ᐉ" taken from the Matrix / Runout area and pressing rings. Recorded at Eldorado, Hollywood, and Tr...”

Combat Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_todayMar 1985United States

“Misprint with missing Metal Blade and Combat logos on a-side Recorded at Eldorado, Hollywood, and Track Record, Los Angeles. Mixed at Track Records. Mastered at Bernie Grundman Studios, Hollywood. Printed inner sleeve. Original First Pr...”

Banzai Records

calendar_todayMar 1985Canada

“Issued with a double-sided printed innersleeve with lyrics & images and comes with an Banzai catalog sheet.”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_todayMay 1985Europe

“This is the misprint version. 1) on side A, the center label is the one of the album "Circus Of Death" from the band QUICK CHANGE (see photo), but the matrix / runout of this same A is the one of "Hell Awaits" album (RR 9795 - A 57011 -...”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_todayMay 1985Europe

“Specific features: - Disagreements concerning labels color/color shade exist among owners of this particular pressing, ranging from claims that labels are white, light yellow, or light grey. Please check photo gallery to reference active...”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_todayMay 1985Europe

Far East Metal Syndicate

calendar_todayMay 21, 1985Japan

“Recorded at Eldorado, Hollywood, and Track Record, Los Angeles. Mixed at Track Records. Mastered at Bernie Grundman Studios, Hollywood. Issued with a double-sided printed insert with lyrics and infos.”

Combat Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_todaySep 1, 1985United States

Young

calendar_today1987Brazil

“DISCO É CULTURA - COMERCIAL FONOGRÁFICA RGE LTDA. Fabricado E Distribuido Por BMG Ariola Discos Ltda. Manufactured And Distributed By RCA Eletrônica Ltda. Maxi Sleeve (Cover Has No Spine) Inner Sheet With Lyrics And Pictures Some cop...”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1988United Kingdom

“Direct metal mastered vinyl, released in gatefold sleeve with a poster of the band. "Captor Of Sin" and "Haunting The Chapel" (℗ & © 1984 Metal Blade Records) are bonus tracks. Recorded at: Eldorado, Hollywood; Track Record, Los A...”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1988United States

“© 1988 Metal Blade Records ℗ 1985 Metal Blade Records Mastered By Capitol (Stamped in matrix runout on both sides) Issued with a double-sided printed insert with lyrics and images.”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1989Europe

“Recorded at: Eldorado, Hollywood; Track Record, Los Angeles. Mixed at: Track Record. Mastered at: Burnie Grundman Studios, Hollywood. ℗ 1985 Roadrunner Productions b.v. Manufactured in the Netherlands. Includes a printed inner s...”

Jigu Records Corporation / Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1992South Korea

“© 1988 Metal Blade Records ℗ 1985 Metal Blade Records Released under exclusive license from Metal Blade Records, Inc. Issued with a double-sided printed insert.”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today2004Germany

“Original release 1985. Re-issue on 180g white vinyl. Gatefold cover. Limited edition of 500 copies numbered - exclusively made for Nuclear Blast Mailorder”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today2005Europe

“On back and labels: © 2004 ℗ 1985 Metal Blade Records Inc. Inside of gatefold: All songs © 1985 Bloody Skull Music / Amgine Music / Bug Music BMI Recorded At: Eldorado Hollywood Asst. Engineer: [...] - Track Record Los Angeles Mastere...”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today2008United States

“Remastered in November 1993.”

Back on Black

calendar_today2009United Kingdom

“Pressing of 5 copies on 180g vinyl.”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1985Europe

“Japanese press for Europe. Comes in a unique plastic case. Disc made in Japan. Booklet says: Manufactured in the Netherlands.”

Combat Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1985United States

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1985United Kingdom

Combat Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1986United States

“Japanese press for the US market. Originally packed in heavy smooth-sided jewel case. Original release date: May 1985.”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1987Europe

“Marketed By Roadrunner Productions B.V. Distributed In The Netherlands By C.B.S. "Manufactured in Germany" (on rear inlay); "Made in W. Germany" (on disc). This edition has no barcode.”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1987Europe

“Japanese press for Europe. Disc made in Japan. Issued originally with a standard jewelcase. Booklet says: Manufactured in Germany.”

Metal Blade Records / Restless Records

calendar_today1988United States

“Originally released in 1985. Printed in Canada. Manufactured in USA”

Metal Blade Records / Restless Records

calendar_today1988United States

“Longbox Release By Metal Blade and Restless Records 1988 Printed in Canada”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_todayAug 1990United Kingdom

“All tracks ℗&© 1985 except tracks #4-6 ℗&© 1984 Original release date May 1985. Made in France.”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_todayAug 1990France

“All tracks ℗&© 1985 except tracks #4-6 ℗&© 1984 Original release date May 1985.”

Mercury Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_todayJul 25, 1991Japan

“Japanese edition (91.7.25) Mercury/Metal Blade Records/Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd. OBI (2.500¥ / 2.427¥). Foldout booklet. Lyrics insert. Track 4 and Track 7 is Japanese bonus tracks. Matrix: 100 829-2-A1P 12 V.”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1993United States

“©1993 Metal Blade Records Inc. (P) 1985 Metal Blade Records Inc.”

Mercury Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_todayOct 21, 1993Japan

“Japanese edition. Comes with OBI strip. Mercury/Metal Blade Records/Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd. Track 4 and Track 7 is Japanese issue bonus tracks.”

Metal Blade Records / Roadrunner Records-Argentina

calendar_today1994Argentina

“Argentinian release made in U.S.A. Comes in a standard jewel case with a 6-panel booklet. No IFPI codes and no barcode printed.”

Jigu Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1994South Korea

Metal Blade Records

calendar_todayJan 18, 1994United States

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1995United States

“Remastered by Eddy Schreyer at Future Disc, November 1993. © 1993 on booklet and back insert. © 1995 on disc.”

Metal Mind Records / Music for Nations

calendar_today1995Europe

“Released in jewel case with 8-page booklet. Includes Extra Tracks Haunting The Chapel & Captor Of Sin. Extra Tracks: (10 to 13) Recorded live in New York City on their 1984 Haunting North America Tour. Except "Chemical Warfare". Made i...”

Metal Mind Records

calendar_today1995Poland

Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1995Brazil

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1995Germany

“[Back Cover] © 1993 ℗ 1985 Metal Blade Records Made in Germany [Disc] ℗ 1985 © 1995 Metal Blade Records Inc [Inside Booklet] © 1993 Metal Blade Records Inc. Remastered at Future Disc, November 1993 Recorded at: Eldorado, Hollywood Mix...”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_todayAug 21, 1997Japan

Metal Blade Records / Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1998Brazil

“DIGITALLY REMASTERED”

Metal Blade Records / Фоно

calendar_today2000Russia

“Booklet: fold-out, 6 pages (with lyrics) Originally released in 1985. Digitally remastered version from 1993. Printed under license from Metal Blade. © 1993 ℗ 1985 Metal Blade Records, Suite 50, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 86, 1012 SE Amst...”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1985United States

“Manufactured & Marketed by COMBAT (c) 1985 Metal Blade Records MXT 8020 appears on both the insert and cassette”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1985Europe

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1985United States

“Beige or off white shell with textured border. J-card is one-sided (blank back).”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_today1985Netherlands

“RoadrunneR Present: GO TO HELL WITH THE NEW SLAYER ALBUM! Made in the Netherlands”

Banzai Records

calendar_today1985Canada

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1985United States

“No barcode, clear cassette. Back of J-card is blank. Manufactured & Marketed by COMBAT (c) 1985 Metal Blade Records MXT 8020 appears on both the cassette and J-card.”

Banzai Records

calendar_todayMar 1985Canada

Combat Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_todayMar 1985United States

Combat Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_todayMar 1985United States

“Single page J-card. No barcode. Variation: Shell & window design.”

Roadrunner Records

calendar_todayMay 1985Europe

“2 panel inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with black on-body print. Made in Holland. Manufactured in The Netherlands.”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1988United States

“Originally released in 1985.”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1988United States

“credits/lyrics on J-card. Dolby HX Pro B NR. Clear K7 shell with 3 bolt and line scale. Ⓟ 1985 Metal Blade Records. © 1988 Metal Blade Records. Originally released in 1985. Printed in Canada. - Released in 1988 in the USA.”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1990United Kingdom

“All tracks ℗&© 1985 except tracks #4-6 ℗&© 1984 Original release date May 1985. Hell Awaits is similar except the foil slip sheets inside the cassette shell are cut differently.”

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1990United Kingdom

“All tracks ℗&© 1985 except tracks #4-6 ℗&© 1984 Original release date May 1985.”

Jigu Records / Metal Blade Records

calendar_todayAug 31, 1992South Korea

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1993United States

“Digitally Remastered Comes with a foldout 5 pannel booklet including merchandise order form. (C) 1993 (P) 1985 Metal Blade Records Inc.”

Hammer Müzik / Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1993Türkiye

Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1993United States

“1993 reissue, record club edition Digitally remastered”

Attic / Metal Blade Records

calendar_today1993Canada

Metal Mind Records

calendar_today1995Poland

“All tracks (P) & (C) Metal Blade 1985 except tracks A4 and B2 (P) & (C) Metal Blade 1984.”

Metal Blade Records / Roadrunner Records-Argentina

calendar_today1996Argentina

“Originally released in 1985.”

Metal Mind Records

calendar_today1999Poland

“This is a reissue of Hell Awaits.”

Wizard (4)

calendar_today1999Bulgaria

“The tracks are listed sequentially.”

Mystic Production

calendar_todayMar 1999Poland

“Catalog# MP-MB014 is printed on the spine. Catalog# MP-MB0 14 is printed on the cassette.”