US
March 29, 2011- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
14972-1ARunout, Side A, Etched
14972-1BRunout, Side B, Etched
Vinyl pressings
Surtur Rising
by Amon Amarth · 2011
20 pressings4 countriesMelodic Death MetalViking MetalRock
Surtur Rising was first pressed on vinyl in 2011. 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 Surtur Rising
5 pressings came out in 2011, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
March 25, 2011- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15006-1
- Format
- LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
Side A: BB30412-01 A1 MK (machine stamped)
Side B: BB30412-01 B1 MK (machine stamped)
Side C: BB30412-01 C1 MK (machine stamped)
Germany
March 25, 2011- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15006-1
- Format
- LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Red / Black Splatter; Red / Black Splatter
Germany
March 25, 2011- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15006-1
- Format
- LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Red Ruby; Red Ruby
Germany
March 25, 2011- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15006-1
- Format
- LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Orange / Red Splatter; Orange / Red Splatter
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.
2010s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15006-1First yearLP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2011 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15006-1First yearLP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15006-1First yearLP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15006-1First yearLP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | Europe | Church Of Vinyl CHURCH063 / Metal Blade Records 039842519517LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Church Of Vinyl CHURCH063 / Metal Blade Records 039842519517LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Church Of Vinyl CHURCH063 / Metal Blade Records 039842519517LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Church Of Vinyl CHURCH063 / Metal Blade Records 039842519517LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Church Of Vinyl CHURCH063 / Metal Blade Records 039842519517LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Church Of Vinyl CHURCH063 / Metal Blade Records 039842519517LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1War Of The Gods4:35
- A2Töck's Taunt - Loke's Treachery Part II5:58
- A3Destroyer Of The Universe3:41
- A4Slaves Of Fear4:25
- B1Live Without Regrets5:03
- B2The Last Stand Of Frej5:38
- B3For Victory Or Death4:30
- B4Wrath Of The Norsemen3:44
- C1A Beast Am I3:38
- C2Doom Over Dead Man7:23
- C3Balls To The Wall5:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surtur Rising are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Surtur Rising are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2011 and 2022.
When was Surtur Rising first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2011, in US, Germany. One of them is Metal Blade Records 3984-14972-1, released March 29, 2011.
How do I tell if my copy of Surtur Rising is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3984-14972-1, 3984-15006-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14972-1A and 14972-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Surtur Rising 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.
