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Life Of Agony – River Runs Red
1993 · Europe · Roadrunner Records · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 17, 2026
- MMint
- $251.15
- NMNear Mint
- $224.71
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $171.84
- VGVery Good
- $118.97
- G+Good Plus
- $66.09
- GGood
- $39.66
- FFair
- $26.44
- PPoor
- $13.22
5 copies listed on Discogs from $275.86.
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
- €240ref VA-T4JB6Media NM · Near MintSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany — Insgesamt sehr guter Zustand, wird entsprechend verpackt.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 08-32295-20-1A 1 9043-1A
- Runout — side B
- 08-32295-20-1B 1 9043-1A
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 0 16861-9043-1 9
- Rights society
- STEMRA, ASCAP
- Label Code
- LC 9231
- Price Code
- MU 205
- Cistribution Code
- 7 9043-1(Roadrunner)
- Other
- 08-032295-20(Sony Manufacturing Code)
- Recorded At
- Systems Two
- Recorded At
- Sty In The Sky
- Mixed At
- Systems Two
- Mastered At
- Sterling Sound
- Pressed By
- Sony/CBS, Haarlem
Specifications
- Artist
- Life Of Agony
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Hardcore, Heavy Metal
- Year
- 1993
- Label
- Roadrunner Records
- Catalog number
- RR 9043-1
- Country
- Europe
- Barcode
- 0 16861-9043-1 9
Tracklist
- A1This Time5:39
- A2Underground4:42
- A3Monday1:30
- A4River Runs Red1:53
- A5Through And Through3:14
- A6Words And Music5:13
- A7Thursday2:11
- B1Bad Seed5:37
- B2My Eyes2:44
- B3Respect4:12
- B4Method Of Groove5:15
- B5The Stain Remains4:31
- B6Friday3:31
- Producer
- Josh Silver
- Mastered By
- George Marino
- Engineer
- Ed Reed
- Engineer
- Joe Marciano
- Music By [All Music And Arrangments]
- Life Of Agony
- Lyrics By [All Lyrics, Melodies And Misical Concepts], Design [Logo And Cover Concept]
- Alan Robert
About this record
The Sony/CBS pressing plant in Haarlem stamped this 1993 European first pressing with the runout matrix 08-32295-20-1A 1 9043-1, a detail that separates it from the alternate RR 9043-2 variant also issued that year. Demand significantly outpaces ownership: 868 collectors want this title against 571 who own a copy, yet only 5 examples are currently listed for sale, creating acute scarcity in the secondary market.
The price floor sits at 275.86 USD, well above the guide estimate for Mint condition at 251.15 USD, signaling sustained collector competition.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire value proposition on this European pressing. A Mint copy commands 251.15 USD according to the price guide, while a Near Mint drops to 224.71 USD and VG+ settles at 171.84 USD—a steep slide that reflects how original 1993 vinyl from this plant rarely survives unplayed.
The want-to-have ratio of 868 to 571 demonstrates demand that far exceeds the 5 copies currently for sale, pushing the actual floor to 275.86 USD. The original European pressing on Roadrunner (catalogue RR 9043-1) commands a premium over the alternate RR 9043-2 variant released the same year; the Haarlem plant pressing, identifiable by its specific matrix string, is the more sought configuration.
Even a VG copy at 118.97 USD holds firm value, reflecting the album's cult standing in European hardcore and heavy metal circles.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number RR 9043-1 printed on the label and jacket. The dead-wax runout must read 08-32295-20-1A 1 9043-1 on side A and 08-32295-20-1B 1 9043-1 on side B; these matrix strings confirm the Sony/CBS Haarlem plant origin and distinguish this from the RR 9043-2 variant.
The barcode is present. The jacket includes a printed inner sleeve and states 'Made in Holland' on the label.
Grading hinges on vinyl surface preservation: this 1993 pressing shows its age quickly under play, so NM and Mint copies are rare. Check the runout grooves under strong light for the lacquer processor's initials (uncredited in official documentation but embedded in the matrix); their presence confirms authenticity.
Warping and hairline scratches are common even on nominally VG+ copies from this plant run.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Comes with printed inner sleeve.
Made in Holland.
Lacquer processing company uncredited, identified by the matrix numbers.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between RR 9043-1 and RR 9043-2?
Both are 1993 European pressings on Roadrunner Records, but they are distinct catalogue variants. The RR 9043-1 (this pressing) was manufactured at Sony/CBS in Haarlem and carries the matrix 08-32295-20-1A/1B. The RR 9043-2 is the alternate variant issued the same year. The RR 9043-1 is the more commonly referenced original configuration.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
The price guide values a VG+ copy at 171.84 USD. This estimate reflects typical market conditions as of the guide's publication date. Actual sales may vary; the current lowest asking price across all listings is 275.86 USD, indicating that even played copies are moving above guide in today's market due to the 868 want-to-571 have ratio.
What does the matrix string tell me?
The runout 08-32295-20-1A 1 9043-1 identifies the pressing plant (Sony/CBS, Haarlem), the lacquer processor (uncredited but encoded in the matrix), and confirms this is the RR 9043-1 catalogue variant. Absence of this exact string indicates a different pressing or a counterfeit.
Why is there such a big gap between Mint (251.15 USD) and VG (118.97 USD)?
This 1993 pressing was manufactured on equipment and vinyl stock that degrades noticeably with age and play. Unplayed copies are genuinely scarce; most surviving examples show wear. The jump from VG to VG+ (118.97 to 171.84 USD) reflects collector preference for copies that have avoided turntable contact, making the condition threshold a hard market divider.
Is this the original 1993 pressing or a reissue?
This is an original 1993 pressing, pressed in Europe for the Roadrunner Records catalogue. It is not a reissue. The Sony/CBS Haarlem plant pressing with matrix 08-32295-20-1A/1B is the first manufacturing run. Later reissues, if any exist, would carry different matrix strings or plant codes.