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South of Heaven is the fourth studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released on July 5, 1988, by Def Jam Recordings. Given the frenetic pace of Reign in Blood, Slayer made no attempt to top it on South of Heaven. Rather, the band offset and complemented Reign in Blood by deliberately slowing the tempo down on South of Heaven, as well as by utilizing undistorted guitars and toned-down vocals.
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South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Europe“Teldec pressing from RSA metal masters, as evidenced by <T> in runouts and double-dip pressing rings. Issued with a poly-lined inner sleeve with printed lyrics. Track B4 originally performed by Judas Priest. On rear sleeve: Manufactu...”
Cat#: 924 203-1
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Brazil“Front cover of this version has the Slayer logo centered above the skull. Includes a printed inner-sleeve with lyrics & credits. Printed inner-sleeve is made of thin cardboard, instead of the anti-static/ paper material other versions ...”
Cat#: 00465 · 670.4208
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Def Jam Recordings Inc.
United States“Manufactured exclusively by Warner Bros. Records, Inc., a Warner Communications company ©℗1988 Def Jam Recordings, Inc. Made in U.S.A. All songs published by Def Jam Music ASCAP, except B4 published by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co....”
Cat#: GHS 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
United States“Geffen Records Manufactured exclusively by Warner Bros. Records, Inc., a Warner Communications company ©℗1988 Def Jam Recordings, Inc. Made in U.S.A. All songs published by Def Jam Music ASCAP, except B4 published by Cherry Lane Musi...”
Cat#: GHS 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Australia“Made in Australia by WEA Retail Pty Limited as Australian Copyright owner. A Warner Communications Company. Released with B/W printed inner sleeve.”
Cat#: 24203.1 · MX301367
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightGeffen Records
Canada“Canadian Release from Geffen Records.”
Cat#: XGHS 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / ロンドンレコード
United Kingdom“This sub is for copies issued with a poly-lined plain black inner sleeve, not a lyrics inner sleeve. Copies issued with a printed lyrics inner sleeve can be seen here: South Of Heaven The front cover contains no text, only the origina...”
Cat#: 828 080-1 · LONLP 63
South of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
EuropeCat#: 924 203-1
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightGeffen Records / Warner Bros. Records / wea
Mexico“Cover comes with band logo on upper left and South Of Heaven in Yellow White Label with Warner Brothers Records Logo on Both Side. Song names are translated to spanish on back cover and label all songs © 1988 Def Jam Music ℗ & © 19...”
Cat#: LWB 6768
Sur Del Paraiso
chevron_rightGeffen Records
Argentina“Front cover of this version has a sticker with the Slayer logo and the name of the album in Spanish: "Sur Del Paraiso" Song names on back cover are all in Spanish The labels also feature the name of the album in Spanish No barcode, lyr...”
Cat#: 80764
South of Heaven
chevron_rightDef American Recordings
GermanyCat#: GEF 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Germany“Misprint: Note that Dissident and Aggressor is written like two different songs on the back, and the wrong name on the song "Read Between The Lies"”
Cat#: A924 203-1
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Spain“Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) Includes a printed innersleeve with lyrics & credits. Mixed at Newfresh in New York City Recorded in Los Angeles, CA all songs © 1988 Def Jam Music ASCAP. ℗ & © 1988 Def Jam Recordings Inc.”
Cat#: 924203-1
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightGeffen Records
Greece“Released in picture sleeve with B&W lyrics insert. Made in Greece by C.G.C.G. Ltd. (printed on labels)”
Cat#: 924203-1
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightWarner Bros. Records
Colombia“1988 Warner Bros para USA y WEA para el resto del mundo. This Colombian version includes a sticker inside the plastified cover. No Insert”
Cat#: 23(1031)00064
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Europe“Specific features: - version with different lacquer cuts, one side only R/S Alsdorf plus matrix number and side indicator, the other side containing further etched information, including MASTERDISK - runout inscriptions contain stamped a...”
Cat#: 924 203-1
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
Germany“Test pressing with white label; no matrix number.”
Cat#: 924203-1
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightGeffen Records
Greece“Made in Greece for Diski CBS AEBE (label) Comes with B&W insert”
Cat#: 924203-1
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Europe“Issued with poly-lined inner sleeve with lyrics on one side and large Def Jam Recordings logo printed on the other side. Runouts are etched, except for the R/S Alsdorf stamp and catalogue number.”
Cat#: 924 203-1
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / ロンドンレコード
United Kingdom“Some UK copies were issued with a Def Jam / lyrics printed inner sleeve (this). Other UK copies were issued with a poly-lined plain black inner sleeve (no lyrics). Those copies should use: South Of Heaven. The front cover contains no te...”
Cat#: 828 080-1 · LONLP 63
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Europe“No text on the front cover, but a sticker with the title and artist logo and one with "Contains language Which May Be Unsuitable For Some Listeners". Track B4 originally performed by Judas Priest. Issued with a poly-lined inner sleeve...”
Cat#: 924 203-1
South of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / ロンドンレコード
United KingdomCat#: 828 080-1 · LONLP 63
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / ロンドンレコード
United Kingdom“UK release engineered by George Peckham and with 'A PORKY PRIME CUT' etched in the runouts with no reference to TOWNHOUSE as on other releases. Sleeve and labels identical to other LON LP 63 UK release. The front cover contains no text,...”
Cat#: 828 080-1 · LONLP 63
South of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United StatesCat#: GHS 24203
CD(87)
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United States“Recorded in Los Angeles, CA Slayer plays B.C. Rich guitars, TAMA drums and Paiste All songs © 1988 Def Jam Music ASCAP. The music on this Compact Digital Disc was originally recorded on analog aquipment. Geffen Records, manufa...”
Cat#: 9 24203-2
South of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
Europe“Issued in a jewel case, with 8-page booklet. Mixed at Newfresh in New York City Recorded in Los Angeles, CA CD mastering, Barry Diament Audio, NYC All songs © 1988 Def Jam Music ASCAP. Back cover: Geffen Records, manufactured exclusiv...”
Cat#: 924 203-2
South of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
Canada“Mixed at Newfresh in New York City. Recorded in Los Angeles, CA. CD mastering by Barry Diament Audio, NYC. Slayer plays B.C. Rich guitars, TAMA drums and Paiste cymbals. Management: P. Grant Inc., New York, NY. All songs © 1988 Def ...”
Cat#: CD 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United States“Longbox Release All songs © 1988 Def Jam Music ASCAP. Packaging: Black tray jewel case with a 8-paged booklet.”
Cat#: 9 24203-2
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
Europe“Mixed at Newfresh in New York City. Recorded in Los Angeles, CA. CD mastering at Barry Diament Audio, NYC. All songs © 1988 Def Jam Music ASCAP. Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf. © ℗ 1988 Def Jam Recordings, Inc...”
Cat#: 924 203-2
South of Heaven
chevron_rightLondon American Recordings
United KingdomCat#: 828 080-2
South of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United StatesCat#: 924203-2
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / ロンドンレコード
Europe“First European CD issue, stamped "MADE IN W.GERMANY BY PDO". There is also a later pressing stamped "MADE IN GERMANY", see South Of Heaven. Also released in LP and MC.”
Cat#: 828 080-2 · INT 828 080-2
South of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Japan“"Dissident Aggressor" originally performed by Judas Priest. Issued in a standard jewel case with a white tray. Includes a 6-page booklet with English lyrics, credits and release information; and a 4-panel fold-out insert with Japanese/E...”
Cat#: 25P2-2140
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United States“Recorded in Los Angeles, CA. Slayer plays B.C. Rich guitars, TAMA drums and Paiste cymbals. Managment: P. Grant Inc., New York, NY. All songs © 1988 Def Jam Music ASCAP. The music on this Compact Digital Disc was originally recorded on...”
Cat#: 9 24203-2
South of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United States“Mfg. by DADC”
Cat#: 9 24203-2
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
Canada“Mixed at Newfresh in New York City. Recorded in Los Angeles, CA. CD mastering by Barry Diament Audio, NYC. Slayer plays B.C. Rich guitars, TAMA drums and Paiste cymbals. Management: P. Grant Inc., New York, NY. All songs © 1988 Def Jam M...”
Cat#: W2 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef American Recordings
Europe“On back cover: © ℗ 1988 Def American Recordings. ℗ & © 1988 Def American Recordings, a MCA company Distributed by BMG Ariola · A Bertelsmann Music Group Company Printed in Germany On disc: Made in Germany ℗ 1988 Def American Recordings,...”
Cat#: GED 24203 · GEFD 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef American Recordings / Geffen Records
Japan“Note That The Barcode Appears On The OBI Strip Only!”
Cat#: GEF-D-24203 · MVCG-15
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightAmerican Recordings
United States“This Release Comes with a Bonus Track IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA. Has A Sticker on Jewel Case Saying: "Including Bonus Track: In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "Less Than Zero". Track 11 "IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA" is not mentioned...”
Cat#: 9 24203-2
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightAmerican Recordings
United StatesCat#: CK 69408
South of Heaven
chevron_rightAmerican Recordings
United StatesCat#: 9 24203-2
South of Heaven
chevron_rightAmerican Recordings
FranceCat#: 74321 24849 2
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightAmerican Recordings
Europe“Mixed at New Fresh in New York City Recorded in Los Angeles, CA CD Mastering at Barry Diament Audio, NYC © 1994 American Recordings ℗ 1988 American Recordings Made in Germany Reissue of the 1988 album replicating the artwork of the ori...”
Cat#: 74321 24849 2
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / ロンドンレコード
Europe“(p) 1988 Def Jam Recordings Inc. (c) 1988 Def Jam Recordings Inc. London Records. Re-release of South Of Heaven on American Recordings 1994.”
Cat#: 828 080-2
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightAmerican Recordings
Brazil“First Press CD Made in Brazil - 1994 Packaging: Jewel case with black tray. Comes with 8-page booklet with pictures, lyrics, and additional info”
Cat#: 74321-24849-2
South of Heaven
chevron_rightAmerican Recordings
Japan“Track durations are based on the booklet. ▻ on back inlay ℗ 1988 American Recordings / Made in Japan / Stereo ▻ on booklet © 1988 American Recordings ▻ on disc ℗ 1995 American Recordings Made in Japan BVCP-811 (74321-24849-2) Issued ...”
Cat#: 74321-24849-2 · BVCP-811
South of Heaven
chevron_rightAmerican Recordings
Europe“Comes in a standard jewel case with transparent tray, includes an 8 page booklet with printed credits and lyrics. Inside booklet: All lyrics © 1988 Death's Head Music (ASCAP) Mixed at Newfresh in New York City Recorded in Los Angeles, C...”
Cat#: 491800 2
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United States“Remastered from original 1/2" tape in 1998.”
Cat#: CDG-2029
Tape(79)
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Australia“Made in Australia by WEA Retail Pty Limited as Australian Copyright owner. A Warner Communications Company.”
Cat#: 24203-4
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
Chile“Fabricado y distribuido por EMI Odeon Chilena S.A. Santiago - Chile.”
Cat#: 195301
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United States“Fold out J-card, clear shell tape. Variation: Shell's window has a set of horizontal dots. Mixed at Newfresh in New-York City. Recorded in Los Angeles. (P)&(C) 1998 Def Jam Recordings, Inc.”
Cat#: M5G 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Spain“Geffen Records Manufactured exclusively by Warner Bros. Records, Inc., a Warner Communications company ©℗1988 Def Jam Recordings, Inc. Made in U.S.A. All songs published by Def Jam Music ASCAP, except B4 published by Cherry Lane Musi...”
Cat#: 924203-4
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
Canada“Clear Shell.”
Cat#: M5 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records / Warner Bros. Records / wea
MexicoCat#: CSWB 6768
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightGeffen Records
GreeceCat#: 924 203-4 · TC 9242034
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United States“Fold out J-card, clear shell tape. Def Jam logo. Variation: Shell's window is clear, no markings. Has 'AR' printed on shell. Mixed at Newfresh in New-York City. Recorded in Los Angeles. (P)&(C) 1998 Def Jam Recordings, Inc.”
Cat#: M5G 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United States“Similar to release https://www.discogs.com/release/4212529-Slayer-South-Of-Heaven but has AR Letters on right side cassette shell”
Cat#: M5G 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
Canada“On the inlay : Ⓟ© 1986 Def Jam Recordings, Inc. Manufactured by/Fabriqué par Columbia House, under license, 815 Middlefield Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1V 3M3. Unauthorized copying of this recording strictly prohibited.”
Cat#: W4 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightHansa
GermanyCat#: H 6030
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightGeffen Records
Brazil“Front cover of this version has the Slayer logo centered above the skull. No Barcode on this release”
Cat#: 400.465 · 767 4208
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
Germany“© ℗ 1988 Def Jam Recordings, Inc. Manufactured exclusively by Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured in Germany. Fabriqué en Allemagne. Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf Mixed at Newfresh in New York City. Recorded in Los Angeles. Manageme...”
Cat#: 924 203-4
Sur Del Paraiso
chevron_rightGeffen Records / wea
Argentina“Track titles printed in Spanish on back, inlay and cassette. ℗1988 Def Jam Recordings, Inc. WEA Discos s.r.l. Una Compañía del Grupo Warner Communications. INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA MARCAS REGISTRADAS”
Cat#: 90764
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
IndonesiaCat#: DGM 1023
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef American Recordings
Cat#: 2420340
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United States“Mixed at Newfresh in New-York City. Recorded in Los Angeles. (P)&(C) 1998 Def Jam Recordings, Inc.”
Cat#: 924203-4
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
Germany“© ℗ 1988 Def Jam Recordings, Inc. Manufactured exclusively by Warner Bros. Records Inc. Manufactured in Germany. Fabriqué en Allemagne. Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf Mixed at Newfresh in New York City. Recorded in Los Angeles. Manageme...”
Cat#: 924 203-4
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightSonolux
Colombia“All songs © 1988 Def Jam Music ASCAP.”
Cat#: 23 (1051) 00064
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United States“Mixed at Newfresh in New-York City. Recorded in Los Angeles. (P)&(C) 1998 Def Jam Recordings, Inc.”
Cat#: M5G 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / Geffen Records
Canada“lyrics/credits on J-card. First Canadian Cassette Pressing With Black Shell. Dolby HX PRO B NR. Made in Canada engraved on side 1 of the shell. front sleeve: red banner at bottom, slayer logo top left. WEA label case. Ⓟ © 1988 Def Jam R...”
Cat#: M5 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightNot On Label
United States“Promotional tape; duplication by 52nd Street”
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings
United States“Fold out J-card, clear shell tape. Def Jam logo. Variation: Shell's window is clear, no markings. Mixed at Newfresh in New-York City. Recorded in Los Angeles. (P)&(C) 1998 Def Jam Recordings, Inc.”
Cat#: M5G 24203
South Of Heaven
chevron_rightDef Jam Recordings / ロンドンレコード
United Kingdom“5 panel U-card inlay printed both sides. Clear/foil cassette with on-body print. Identical to South Of Heaven apart from this version has no timing markings on the shell window. B4 has no lyrics or writing credits but it is a Judas Prie...”
Cat#: 828 080-4 · LONC 63