US
February 11, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Atomic Fire AF0027
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Red
AmorphisHalo
Vinyl pressings
Halo
by Amorphis · 2022
15 pressings4 countriesMelodic Death MetalFolk MetalProgressive MetalRock
Halo was first pressed on vinyl in 2022. 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 Halo
14 pressings came out in 2022, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Austria
February 11, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Atomic Fire AF0027
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Orange / Black Marbled
- Runout / matrix
AF 0027 VB A jana at schnittstelle -59414- IRunout side A
AF 0027 VB B jana at schnittstelle -59414- IRunout side B
AF 0027 VB C jana at schnittstelle -59415- IRunout side C
AF0027 VB D2 jana at schnittstelle -59415- IRunout side D
Europe
February 11, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Atomic Fire AF0027
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Gold
- Runout / matrix
-59414- AF 0027 VB A jana at schnittstelleSide A
-59414- AF 0027 VB B jana at schnittstelleSide B
-59415- AF 0027 VB C jana at schnittstelleSide C
-59415- AF 0027 VB D 2 jana at schnittstelleSide D
Europe
February 11, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Atomic Fire AF0027
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Yellow / Blue / Black Marbled
Europe
February 11, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Atomic Fire AF0027
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White / Blue Marbled
- Runout / matrix
-59414-I AF 0027 VB A jana at schnittstelleSide A
-59414-I AF 0027 VB B jana at schnittstelleSide B
-59415-I AF 0027 VB C jana at schnittstelleSide C
-59415-I AF 0027 VB D 2 jana at schnittstelleSide D
Europe
February 11, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Atomic Fire AF0027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AF0027 VB A Jana at Schnittstelle -59414-ⅠSide A
AF0027 VB B Jana at Schnittstelle -59414-ⅠSide B
AF0027 VB C Jana at Schnittstelle -59414-ⅠSide C
AF0027 VB D Jana at Schnittstelle -59414-ⅠSide D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | Atomic Fire AF0027First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Austria | Atomic Fire AF0027First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2022 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027BOXFirst yearBox Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Limited Edition, CD · Limited, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Limited Edition, CD · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027BOXFirst yearBox Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Limited Edition, CD · Limited, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Limited Edition, CD · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027BOXFirst yearBox Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Limited Edition, CD · Limited, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Limited Edition, CD · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2022 | US | Atomic Fire AF0027First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0027LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Northwards
- A2On The Dark Waters
- A3The Moon
- B1Windmane
- B2A New Land
- B3When The Gods Came
- C1Seven Roads Come Together
- C2War
- C3Halo
- D1The Wolf
- D2My Name Is Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Halo are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Halo are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2022 and 2023.
When was Halo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2022, in US, Austria, Europe, Germany. One of them is Atomic Fire AF0027, released February 11, 2022.
How do I tell if my copy of Halo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AF0027, AF0027BOX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Halo 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.
