UK
October 25, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 27361 50961Nuclear Blast NB 5096-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White Polar
- Runout / matrix
NB 5096-1 • A'Runout side A, etched
NB 5096-1 • B'Runout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Spiritual Instinct
by Alcest · 2019
20 pressings6 countriesPost-MetalBlackgazeRock
Spiritual Instinct was first pressed on vinyl in 2019. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Spiritual Instinct
14 pressings came out in 2019, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
October 25, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5199Nuclear Blast 5199
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Green Mint
- Runout / matrix
10-86939 / NBA5199-A 196039E1/ASide A
10-86939 / NBA5199-B 196039E2/ASide B
US
October 25, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5199Nuclear Blast 5199
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear With Blue / Bone Splatter
US
October 25, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5199Nuclear Blast 5199
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red Blood
China
October 25, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Northeast Steel Industry NESV-1905
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Splatter Vinyl With OBI Strip
China
October 25, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Northeast Steel Industry NESV-1905
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Purple/ White Marble China Tour Version
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-1905First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-1905LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-1905First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 5096-4 / Nuclear Blast 27361 50964First yearCD, Album, LP, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | CD, Album, LP, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 50961 / Nuclear Blast NB5096-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 5096-5First yearCD, Album, LP, Album, All Media, LP, Single Sided, Etched, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited | CD, Album, LP, Album, All Media, LP, Single Sided, Etched, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 50961 / Nuclear Blast NB5096-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 27361 50961 / Nuclear Blast NB5096-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 27361 50961 / Nuclear Blast NB5096-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2019 | UK | Nuclear Blast 27361 50961 / Nuclear Blast NB 5096-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 5199 / Nuclear Blast 5199First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 5199 / Nuclear Blast 5199First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 5199 / Nuclear Blast 5199First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 50961 / Nuclear Blast NB5096-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Japan | Ward Records WRDZZ-924First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 27361 50961 / Nuclear Blast NB5328-3LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Japan | Northeast Steel Industry WRDZZ-924/NESV-1905 / Nuclear Blast WRDZZ-924/NESV-1905LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 50961 / Nuclear Blast Records NB5096-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 53288LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-1905LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- CD1-ILes Jardins De Minuit7:53
- CD1-IIProtection5:50
- CD1-IIISapphire5:01
- CD1-IVL'Île Des Morts9:04
- CD1-VLe Miroir5:31
- CD1-VISpiritual Instinct7:43
- Bonus Tracks
- CD2-ISapphire (Perturbator Version)5:01
- CD2-IIProtection (Ben Chisholm Version)4:12
- CD2-IIIProtection (Acoustic Instrumental Version)6:50
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- A-ILes Jardins De Minuit7:53
- A-IIProtection5:50
- A-IIISapphire5:01
- B-IVL'Île Des Morts9:04
- B-VLe Miroir5:31
- B-VISpiritual Instinct7:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spiritual Instinct are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Spiritual Instinct are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2019 and 2025.
When was Spiritual Instinct first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2019, in UK, US, China, Europe and more. One of them is Nuclear Blast 27361 50961, released October 25, 2019.
How do I tell if my copy of Spiritual Instinct is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27361 50961, NB 5199, NESV-1905, NB 5096-4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB 5096-1 • A' and NB 5096-1 • B'. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spiritual Instinct on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
