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Judas Priest — Defenders of the Faith

Defenders of the Faith by Judas Priest — album cover

Known pressings

21 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.

YearCountryLabelCatalogue #Format
1984GBCBS25713, CBS 2571312" Vinyl
1984GBColumbia468602 2, COL 468602 2CD — repress
1984JPEpic/Sony35･8P-40CD
1984USColumbiaCK 39219CD — made in Japan
1984USColumbiaFC 3921912" Vinyl
1984XECBS25713, CBS 2571312" Vinyl
1988JPEpic25・8P-5040CD
1990XEColumbia468602 2, COL 468602 2CD
1991JPEpicESCA 5257CD
2001GBColumbia502134 2CD — remastered, alternate artwork
2001JPEpicESCA 7875CD — remastered
2001USColumbia, LegacyCK 85438CD
2001XEColumbia502134 2, 5021342000CD — 2001 GB Columbia Remastered album series
2005JPSony Records InternationalMHCP 672CD — remastered
2012JPMetal God EntertainmentSICP-3399CD — remastered
2015AFSony Music Entertainment UK[none]Digital Media — remastered
2015JPSony Records InternationalSICP-4388-90CD
2015US——Digital Media
2015XEColumbia88843087752CD — special 30th anniversary deluxe edition
2015XWColumbia[none]Digital Media
—USColumbiaCK 39219CD

What to hunt

Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.