Slayer – Hell Awaits LP 1985 Combat /Metal Blade MX 8020 MBR 1040 VG++ 1st Press
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Description
Up for sale is an original 1985 U.S. first pressing of Hell Awaits by Slayer, released on Combat / Metal Blade Records (catalog # MX 8020 / MBR 1040).
• Label: Combat / Metal Blade Records – Yellow label with axe logo and dripping blood design.
• Catalog #: MX 8020 / MBR 1040
• Year: 1985
• Country: U.S.
• Original photo collage inner sleeve included.
• Runout / Deadwax: MX 8020 A / MX 8020 B (hand etched, first press identifiers).
Condition (Visual Grade):
• Vinyl: VG++ — clean surface, very light sleeve scuffs, no feelable scratches. Plays excellent.
• Jacket: VG+ — solid spine, minor corner/edge wear, light rubbing (see photos).
• Inner Sleeve: VG+ — original printed photo collage inner, intact.
This is the true first press of Slayer’s legendary 2nd album, highly sought after by collectors of thrash metal and Combat Records vinyl.
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Tracklist:
Side One
1. Hell Awaits – 6:12
2. Kill Again – 4:52
3. At Dawn They Sleep – 6:15
Side Two
4. Praise of Death – 5:17
5. Necrophiliac – 3:43
6. Crypts of Eternity – 6:37
7. Hardening of the Arteries – 3:55
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