Slayer Hell Awaits Vinyl LP (not authenticated)

This is a 12-inch vinyl record featuring the center label for Side One of the album Hell Awaits by the thrash metal band Slayer. The round white paper label shows black printed text and graphics. At the top center is the Metal Blade Records logo depicting a stylized axe dripping with red blood drops, situated above the text 'METAL BLADE RECORDS'. Below this, the label reads 'SIDE ONE', 'STEREO', and includes catalogue numbers 'MX 8020' and 'MBR 1040' on the right side. The album title and band are printed prominently as 'SLAYER "HELL AWAITS"'. The track listing for side one is listed as follows: '1. Hell Awaits (6:12) (Hanneman/King)', '2. Kill Again (4:52) (Hanneman/King)', and '3. At Dawn They Sleep (6:16) (Araya/Hanneman/King)'. Additional printed credits state 'PRODUCED BY BRIAN SLAGEL AND SLAYER', 'ALL SONGS PUBLISHED BY BLOODY SKULL MUSIC (BMI)', 'Adminstered by Bug Music', '(c)1985 METAL BLADE RECORDS', and 'Marketed & Manufactured by Combat'. At the very bottom, the word 'COMBAT' is stamped in bold lettering. The vinyl disc itself is black and shows faint concentric groove patterns and minor surface dust. The center spindle hole exhibits mild wear around the edges from playing. The identification of this item rests entirely on the legible text and logos printed directly on the record label, which corresponds to the 1985 release of this album. This object is unauthenticated regarding whether it is an original press or a later reissue, and all attributes are derived solely from visible labeling.

Based on what I can see in the provided image, the vinyl record bears labels and catalog numbers consistent with a 1985 release of Slayer's Hell Awaits on Metal Blade Records. I can observe standard printed text, track listings, and the Combat distribution stamp on the center label, along with faint surface dust and minor wear around the spindle hole. However, I cannot verify from a photo alone whether this is an original 1985 pressing, a later authorized reissue, or an unofficial reproduction, as modern bootlegs can closely replicate vintage center labels. Physical inspection would be needed to confirm runout groove matrix etchings, vinyl weight, and deadwax stampings. Thrash metal vinyl from this era generally enjoys steady demand among collectors, though prices vary widely based on exact pressing variants and overall media grading. Assuming the hypothetical attribution to the 1985 pressing is correct and the vinyl grades at a playable VG to VG+ level, comparable market examples typically fall in the $40 to $80 range. If physical inspection reveals this to be a later reissue, unofficial bootleg, or modern replica, the value would likely decrease significantly to the $15 to $30 range. To establish a definitive identity and value, an in-person examination by a vinyl expert, verification of deadwax runout codes, and assessment of the outer sleeve—which is absent from this image—would be required.