Germany
March 12, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-14360-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: MB-14360-1 A
Side B: MB-14360-1 B
Side C: MB-14360-1 C
Side D: MB-14360-1 D
Amon AmarthThe Crusher
Vinyl pressings
The Crusher
by Amon Amarth · 2001
14 pressings5 countriesMelodic Death MetalViking MetalRock
The Crusher was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 The Crusher
1 pressing came out in 2001, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Germany | Metal Blade RecordsLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2001 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-14360-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2007 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-14360-1PDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Back On Black BOBV200LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2010 | UK | Back On Black BOBV200LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-14360-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-14360-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-14360-1LP, 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 3984-14360-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2017 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-14360-1LP, 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 3984-14360-1LP, 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 3984-14360-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-14360-1LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-14360-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Bastards Of A Lying Breed
- A2Masters Of War
- A3The Sound Of Eight Hooves
- B1Risen From The Sea (2000)
- B2As Long As The Raven Flies
- C1A Fury Divine
- C2Annihilation Of Hammerfest
- D1The Fall Through Ginnungagap
- D2Releasing Surtur's Fire
- D3Eyes Of Horror
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Crusher are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Crusher are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2001 and 2022.
When was The Crusher first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in Germany. One of them is Metal Blade Records 3984-14360-1, released March 12, 2001.
How do I tell if my copy of The Crusher is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3984-14360-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side A: MB-14360-1 A and Side B: MB-14360-1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Crusher 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.
