Slayer — South of Heaven
Known pressings
26 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 |
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| 1988 | CA | Def Jam Recordings | CD 24203 | CD |
| 1988 | DE | Def American Recordings | GEF 24203 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1988 | GB | Def Jam Recordings, London Records | 828 080-1, LONLP 63 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1988 | GB | London American Recordings | 828 080-2 | CD |
| 1988 | JP | Def Jam Recordings, Geffen Records | 25P2-2140 | CD |
| 1988 | US | Def Jam Recordings | 9 24203-2 | CD — Mfg. by DADC |
| 1988 | US | Def Jam Recordings | 924203-2 | CD |
| 1988 | US | Def Jam Recordings | GHS 24203 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1988 | XE | Def Jam Recordings, Geffen Records | 924 203-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1988 | XE | Def Jam Recordings | 924 203-2 | CD |
| 1994 | FR | American Recordings | 74321 24849 2 | CD |
| 1994 | US | American Recordings | 9 24203-2 | CD |
| 1995 | JP | American Recordings | BVCP-811 | CD |
| 1996 | XE | American Recordings | 491800 2 | CD |
| 1998 | US | American Recordings | CK 69408 | CD |
| 2002 | JP | American Recordings | UICY-2013 | CD |
| 2006 | AU | American Recordings | 5101160402 | CD |
| 2006 | XE | American Recordings | 50-51011-6040-2-7 | CD |
| 2007 | US | American Recordings | 88697 12886 2 | CD |
| 2009 | XE | American Recordings, Sony Music | 88697128862 | CD |
| 2013 | AF | American Recordings | [none] | Digital Media |
| 2013 | US | American Recordings | B0018856-01 | Vinyl |
| 2013 | XE | American Recordings | 0602537352265 | CD |
| 2020 | XE | Def Jam Recordings, Geffen Records | 924 203-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| — | US | American Recordings | 314 586 797-2 | 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 "South of Heaven" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Slayer "South of Heaven" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Slayer "South of Heaven" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Slayer "South of Heaven" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Slayer "South of Heaven" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Slayer "South of Heaven" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Slayer "South of Heaven" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Slayer "South of Heaven" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Slayer "South of Heaven" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Slayer "South of Heaven" audiophile limited CD