VinylAI 
Data as of Oct 26, 2026
Iron Maiden – Somewhere In Time
1986 · France · EMI · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 26, 2026
- MMint
- $79.43
- NMNear Mint
- $71.07
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $54.35
- VGVery Good
- $37.62
- G+Good Plus
- $20.90
- GGood
- $12.54
- FFair
- $8.36
- PPoor
- $4.18
27 copies listed on Discogs from $14.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €50ref VA-3W56WMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
New to condition grades like NM or VG? Read our vinyl grading guide →
Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- 2405971-A5 M9 354435 22405971-B4 M9 354434 22405971-A4 M9 354433 22405971-B5 M9 354436 22405971-A22405971-B3
- Barcode (Text)
- 5 099924 059718
- Rights society
- SACEM/SACD/SDRM/SGDL
- Label Code
- LC 0542
- Price Code
- PM 264(France)
- Record Company
- TELDEC
- Manufactured By
- EMI
- Printed By
- EMI Services Benelux B.V.
- Recorded At
- Compass Point Studios
- Recorded At
- Wisseloord Studios
- Mixed At
- Electric Lady Studios
- Mastered At
- Sterling Sound
- Made By
- EMI Pathé Marconi S.A.
- Pressed By
- Pathé Marconi EMI, Chatou
Specifications
- Artist
- Iron Maiden
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Heavy Metal
- Year
- 1986
- Label
- EMI
- Catalog number
- 24 0597 1
- Country
- France
- Barcode
- 5 099924 059718
Tracklist
- A1Caught Somewhere In Time7:22
- A2Wasted Years5:06
- A3Sea Of Madness5:42
- A4Heaven Can Wait7:24
- B1The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner6:31
- B2Stranger In A Strange Land5:43
- B3Déjà-Vu4:55
- B4Alexander The Great (356-323 B.C.)8:35
- Producer [Produced By], Engineer [Engineered By], Mixed By
- Martin Birch
- Mastered By
- George Marino
- Engineer [2nd Engineer, Electric Ladyland Studios]
- Bruce Buchhalter
- Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Compass Point Studios]
- Sean Burrows
- Engineer [Assistant Engineers, Wisseloord Studios]
- Albert Boekholt
- Engineer [Assistant Engineers, Wisseloord Studios]
- Ronald Prent
About this record
Direct Metal Mastering is stamped into the centre labels of this French pressing, and the matrix runouts read 2405971-A4 through B5, marking it as an EMI Pathé Marconi production rather than an export copy. Demand runs ahead of supply: 447 collectors want it against 4629 who already own one.
The record was cut and pressed in France in 1986 for the French market, with the back cover noting that distribution in France was handled exclusively by EMI Pathé Marconi S.A.
What drives its value
The price_guide sets a Mint copy at 79.43 USD and a Near Mint copy at 71.07 USD, dropping to 54.35 USD for VG+ and 37.62 USD for VG. Below VG the figures fall to 20.90 USD for G+, 12.54 USD for G, 8.36 USD for F and 4.18 USD for P, so the spread from VG up to Mint is the main driver of value on this pressing.
The market snapshot shows 25 copies currently for sale, with the lowest asking price at 14.00 USD, which indicates that low-grade copies are plentiful while clean ones are scarce. The community data adds 4629 owners and 447 wants, and the 4.43 rating from 375 votes reflects a well-regarded release.
The only other pressing listed is the 1986 US Capitol Records issue, catalogue SJ-12524, so this French EMI edition is the one to target if you want the original European pressing. All prices are estimates as of the guide date.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by reading the dead wax: the runouts should carry the matrix codes 2405971-A4, A5, B4 and B5 with the stamped numbers 354433 through 354436, and the centre labels should state Direct Metal Mastering and Made in France by EMI Pathé Marconi S.A. The catalogue number 24 0597 1 should appear on the spine and front, and the barcode version 064 24 0597 1 R B identifies a copy carrying the barcode.
Check that the record includes the printed inner sleeve with lyrics and photos, as the release notes describe it as issued with this sleeve. Grade the vinyl by inspecting both sides under good light for groove wear and surface marks, then compare against the 79.43 USD Mint and 54.35 USD VG+ bands.
Verify the matrix stamps against the expected pattern before paying a premium, since the French and US copies differ in both label and catalogue.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
— Format Issued with printed inner sleeve with lyrics & photos
— Back cover Marketed, manufactured and distributed by EMI Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden En France: distribution exclusive EMI Pathé Marconi S.A. Direct Metal Mastering (DMM)
— Inner sleeve Bass, Bass Synth and Drum tracks recorded at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas Guitars, Vocals and Guitar Synth recorded at Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, Holland
— Centre labels Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) Made in France by EMI Pathé Marconi S.A.
— Run-out information All runouts are stamped
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
The price_guide lists a VG+ copy at 54.35 USD. This is an estimate as of the guide date and reflects the mid-high grade band for this French EMI issue.
What is a Mint copy worth?
The price_guide lists a Mint copy at 79.43 USD, the highest figure in the guide. This is an estimate as of the guide date.
How do I confirm this is the French pressing and not the US one?
Look at the dead wax for the DMM matrix codes 2405971-A4 through B5 and the centre label stating Made in France by EMI Pathé Marconi S.A. The US Capitol issue carries catalogue SJ-12524 instead of 24 0597 1.
How many copies are currently for sale?
The market snapshot shows 25 copies for sale, with the lowest listed price at 14.00 USD.
Does this pressing include the inner sleeve?
Yes, the release notes state it was issued with a printed inner sleeve containing lyrics and photos, so a copy without the sleeve is missing an original component.