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Saxon – Strong Arm Of The Law
1980 · Germany · Carrere · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 19, 2026
- MMint
- $29.74
- NMNear Mint
- $26.61
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $20.35
- VGVery Good
- $14.09
- G+Good Plus
- $7.83
- GGood
- $4.70
- FFair
- $3.13
- PPoor
- $1.57
62 copies listed on Discogs from $5.75.
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
- €12.50ref VA-X6STHMedia NM · Near MintSleeve VG🇩🇪 Ships from Germany — Platte ohne Kratzer, wohl wenig abgespielt. Innenhülle original, guter Zustand. Cover Lager/Gebrauchsspuren
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 2934 129 S 1 3 20 AF 12934 129 S 1 3 20 S 12934 129 S 1 3 20 S 1 AQ12934 129 S 1 3 20 S 1 AO2934 129 S 1 3 20 HA
- Runout — side B
- 2934 129 S 2 3 20 AF2934 129 S 2 3 20 Y2934 129 S 2 3 20 2VI2934 129 S 2 3 20 1A AS2934 129 S 2 3 20 1A AT
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 1866(On labels and back cover)
- Other
- PRS HANNOVER(Colourless embossed stamp on back cover)
- Record Company
- Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
- Printed By
- Gerhard Kaiser GmbH
- Pressed By
- PRS Hannover
- Lacquer Cut At
- PRS Hannover
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Heavy Metal Thunder4:16
- A2To Hell And Back Again4:40
- A3Strong Arm Of The Law4:34
- A4Taking Your Chances4:13
- B120,000 Ft3:44
- B2Hungry Years4:45
- B3Sixth Form Girls4:16
- B4Dallas 1 PM6:25
- Producer
- Pete Hinton
- Producer
- Saxon
- Engineer
- Will Reid-Dick
- Written-By, Arranged By
- Saxon
About this record
PRS Hannover pressed this West German Carrere edition in 1980 with runout matrices stamped across four sides (2934 129 S 1 3 20 AF 1 and variants), marking it as a distinct continental pressing separate from UK and other territorial issues. The lack of a barcode and the printed inner sleeve confirm the original German market configuration.
Demand sits modest at 147 want against 1876 in collections, typical for a heavy metal reissue territory that arrived after the UK original.
What drives its value
This German pressing commands a price spread shaped entirely by condition. A Mint copy reaches 30.08 USD, while NM drops to 26.92 USD, VG+ holds at 20.58 USD, and VG settles at 14.25 USD—a steep cliff that reflects how wear on German pressings from this era affects perceived value.
The 1876 collectors holding copies vastly outnumber the 147 seeking one, indicating steady availability rather than scarcity. As a Carrere reissue (not the original label), it trades below first pressings but above later reissues.
The runout matrix variants suggest multiple pressings within the same plant, a common practice for Hannover runs, which can fragment demand among variant hunters but does not materially alter the price floor.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Carrere catalogue number 2934 129 and the PRS Hannover plant stamp in the runout groove. The matrix should read one of four variants: 2934 129 S 1 3 20 AF 1 (side A), 2934 129 S 2 3 20 AF (side B), 2934 129 S 1 3 20 S 1 (alternate side A), or 2934 129 S 2 3 20 Y (alternate side B).
The absence of a barcode and the printed inner sleeve are original to this German issue. Grade by the vinyl surface under bright light: Mint exhibits no audible defects, NM shows faint marks inaudible in play, VG+ reveals light surface noise between tracks, VG introduces moderate crackle, and anything below VG shows heavy wear.
Check the label for printing clarity and the sleeve for creasing or foxing, as German cardstock from this period yellows noticeably.
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Printed inner sleeve.
Made in West Germany. Printed in West Germany.
Different label than this release: 1746097
The runouts are stamped
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
Is this the original 1980 pressing or a reissue?
This is a 1980 German pressing on Carrere, not the original UK release. The release notes confirm it carries a different label than other editions (reference 1746097). Carrere was the continental distributor, so this represents the authorized West German market version, not a later reissue.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 20.58 USD. This reflects light surface noise and minor marks that do not affect playback. The guide represents estimated market value as of its publication date and may differ from actual sale prices.
Why are there four different runout matrices listed?
PRS Hannover used multiple stamping dies for both sides of the pressing, resulting in four documented matrix variants: 2934 129 S 1 3 20 AF 1 and 2934 129 S 2 3 20 AF on one pairing, and 2934 129 S 1 3 20 S 1 and 2934 129 S 2 3 20 Y on another. This was standard practice to extend die life during a run and does not indicate different pressings in a quality sense.
What is the price range from worst to best condition?
A Poor copy is estimated at 1.58 USD, while a Mint copy reaches 30.08 USD. The jump from VG (14.25 USD) to VG+ (20.58 USD) shows collectors value light surface noise reduction highly on this pressing.
Should I be concerned about the lack of a barcode?
No. The absence of a barcode is original to this 1980 German pressing and confirms authenticity. Barcodes became standard on European releases later in the decade. The printed inner sleeve and 'Made in West Germany' text are the correct identifying features for this edition.