Slayer — Reign in Blood
Known pressings
37 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | DE | Def Jam Recordings, Geffen Records | GEF 24 131 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1986 | GB | London Records | LONLP 34 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1986 | US | Def Jam Recordings | GHS 24131 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1986 | US | Def Jam Recordings | M5G 24131 | Cassette |
| 1987 | US | Def Jam Recordings | 9 24131-2 | CD — mispress |
| 1988 | US | Def Jam Recordings | 9 24131-2 | CD |
| 1991 | DE | Def Jam Recordings, Geffen Records | GED 24131, GEFD 24131 | CD |
| 1991 | JP | MCA Victor, Inc. | MVCG-14 | CD |
| 1992 | CA | Def Jam Recordings | CD 24131 | CD |
| 1992 | US | American Recordings | 9 24131-2 | CD |
| 1994 | DE | American Recordings | 74321 24848-2 | CD |
| 1994 | US | American Recordings, BMG | 9 24131-2, D111644 | CD |
| 1994 | XE | American Recordings | 0731458679622 | CD |
| 1995 | JP | American Recordings | BVCP-810 | CD |
| 1998 | JP | Sony Records | SRCS-8781 | CD — reissue |
| 1998 | US | American Recordings | CK 69406 | CD — reissue |
| 1998 | XE | American Recordings | 01-491798-10, 491798 2 | CD — reissue, remastered, expanded edition |
| 2002 | AU | American Recordings | 51011 6037-2 | CD |
| 2002 | JP | Universal International | UICY-2012 | CD |
| 2002 | US | American Recordings | 314 586 796-2 | CD |
| 2006 | AU | American Recordings | 5101160372 | CD |
| 2006 | MX | American Recordings | 50-51011-6037-2-3 | CD |
| 2006 | XE | American Recordings | 50-51011-6037-2-3 | CD |
| 2007 | US | American Recordings | 88697 12882 2 | CD — expanded edition |
| 2009 | JP | American Recordings, Sony Records International | SICP 2350, SICP-2350 | CD |
| 2009 | XE | American Recordings | 88697128822 | CD — expanded edition |
| 2009 | XE | American Recordings, Sony Music | 88697548482 | CD — Rock Box edition |
| 2013 | US | American Recordings | B0018853-01 | 12" Vinyl — blood red edition |
| 2013 | XE | American Recordings | 0600753461440 | 12" Vinyl — remastered |
| 2013 | XE | American Recordings | 602537352241 | CD — parental advisory |
| 2015 | — | American Recordings | — | Digital Media |
| 2024 | XE | American Recordings | 0600753461440 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2024 | XW | American Recordings | — | Digital Media |
| — | CA | American Recordings | 3145867962 | CD — expanded edition |
| — | CA | American Recordings | [none] | Digital Media |
| — | XE | Def Jam Recordings | 7599-24131-2 | CD |
| — | XW | American Recordings | [none] | Digital Media |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Slayer "Reign in Blood" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Slayer "Reign in Blood" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Slayer "Reign in Blood" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Slayer "Reign in Blood" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Slayer "Reign in Blood" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Slayer "Reign in Blood" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Slayer "Reign in Blood" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Slayer "Reign in Blood" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Slayer "Reign in Blood" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Slayer "Reign in Blood" audiophile limited CD