Germany
1996- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 141-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB 141-1 A SSTA side
NB 141-1 B SSTB side
AmorphisElegy
Vinyl pressings
Elegy
by Amorphis · 1996
11 pressings4 countriesProgressive MetalDeath MetalRock
Elegy was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Elegy
2 pressings came out in 1996, 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.
Germany
1996- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 141-1
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
NB 141-1 A SSTSide A
NB 141-1 B SSTSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 141-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1996 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 141-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Relapse Records RR6635LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Relapse Records RR6635LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2015 | US | Relapse Records RR6635LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Relapse Records RR6635LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-1818LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-1818LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-1818LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2023 | UK, Europe & US | Relapse Records RR6635 / Relapse Records RR49861LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Relapse Records RR6635 / Relapse Records RR49871LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Better Unborn
- A2Against Widows
- A3The Orphan
- A4On Rich And Poor
- A5My Kantele
- B1Cares
- B2Song Of The Troubled One
- B3Weeper On The Shore
- B4Elegy
- B5Relief
- B6My Kantele (Acoustic Reprise)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Elegy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Elegy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1996 and 2023.
When was Elegy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 141-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Elegy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 141-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB 141-1 A SST and NB 141-1 B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Elegy 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.
