Kreator ‎– Terrible Certainty US First Press 1987 Noise International ‎– 88561-8214-1, Noise ‎– 88561-8214-1, Combat ‎– 88561-8214-1

Kreator ‎– Terrible Certainty US First Press 1987  Noise International ‎– 88561-8214-1, Noise ‎– 88561-8214-1, Combat ‎– 88561-8214-1
*US First Press - In Shrink*

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG++ (in shrink) NM
Inner Sleeve: VG++ NM
Record: VG++ NM
Noise International ‎– 88561-8214-1
Noise ‎– 88561-8214-1
Combat ‎– 88561-8214-1

Kreator – Terrible Certainty (1987) | OG US First Press | Noise / Combat – 88561-8214-1 | In Shrink | RARE

Collector Summary

Original 1987 US first pressing of Kreator’s thrash masterpiece Terrible Certainty, released on Noise International, Noise, and Combat Records, all under the shared catalog 88561-8214-1. This copy is still in original shrink, making it exceptionally desirable for thrash metal collectors. One of the essential releases of the European thrash wave — and increasingly scarce in true first-press US form.

Key Features

• 1987 Original US First Press

• Catalog: 88561-8214-1 (Noise International / Noise / Combat)

• In original shrinkwrap

• Key 80s European thrash release issued for the US market

• Classic Noise/Combat-era mastering

• Early Kreator essential LP with rising collector demand

• No barcode or modern logo reissue indicators on first issues

Description

Released in 1987, Terrible Certainty marked a defining moment for Kreator, showcasing their shift into more technical and tightly structured thrash without losing the raw aggression of their early German sound. This US first press, issued jointly by Noise International, Noise, and Combat, represents the earliest American retail version and remains the most sought-after by thrash collectors.

US 80s Combat/Noise pressings have become iconic for their heavier vinyl weight, sharp jacket printing, and original mastering that preserves the authentic late-80s thrash character. Finding a copy still in shrink dramatically increases its desirability, as most originals were heavily played or worn down over decades of metal fandom.

This 1987 US first press is a must-own artifact for any serious thrash or German metal collector.

Pressing Identifiers (Authentic 1987 OG US Press – 88561-8214-1)

• Catalog #: 88561-8214-1

  • Noise International – 88561-8214-1

  • Noise – 88561-8214-1

  • Combat – 88561-8214-1

• US-release jacket stock typical of late-80s Noise/Combat manufacturing

• Original 1987 copyright text

• No “Remastered,” “Reissue,” or modern label updates

• Thick US vinyl formulation for first pressings

• Shrinkwrap present on the jacket (rare for 1987 metal LPs)

• Early Noise/Combat label fonts and logo positioning

These indicators confirm this as a true 1987 US first pressing, not a later repress.

Great For

• Thrash metal collectors

• German metal & Teutonic thrash fans

• Noise/Combat Records enthusiasts

• 80s metal archivists

• Anyone building a premium first-press metal collection

Searching for OG thrash, Combat/Noise metal, or rare 80s first presses? We got you.

kreator terrible certainty first press, 88561-8214-1,
noise combat original 1987, 80s thrash vinyl,
kreator og lp, terrible certainty us first press

Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.