Country unknown
June 3, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Century Media
- Format
- LP, Album, Numbered · Green
- Runout / matrix
119669E1/ARunout side A
119669E2/ARunout side B
Arch EnemyWar Eternal
Vinyl pressings
War Eternal
by Arch Enemy · 2014
10 pressings3 countriesMelodic Death MetalRock
War Eternal was first pressed on vinyl in 2014. 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 War Eternal
6 pressings came out in 2014, the album's first year, in 3 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
June 10, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 9983881
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
BE49878-01 A1 HLRunout side A
BE49878-01 B1 HLRunout side B
Europe
June 2014- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 9983881
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
BE49878-01 A1 HLRunout side A
BE49878-01 B1 HLRunout side B
Europe
June 2014- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 9983881
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold
Europe
June 2014- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 9983881
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Silver
- Runout / matrix
BE49878-01 A1 HLRunout side A
BE49878-01 B1 HLRunout side B
UK, Europe & US
June 2014- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 9983881
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BE49878-01 A1 HLRunout side A, stamped
BE49878-01 B1 HLRunout side E, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Century Media 9983881First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Europe | Century Media 9983881First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Europe | Century Media 9983881First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | UK, Europe & US | Century Media 9983881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2014 | Unknown | Century MediaFirst yearLP, Album, Numbered · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Century Media 9983881First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Century Media 9983881LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Century Media 19658816361LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Century Media 19658816361LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Century Media 19658816361LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Tempore Nihil Sanat (Prelude In F Minor)
- A2Never Forgive, Never Forget
- A3War Eternal
- A4As The Pages Burn
- A5No More Regrets
- A6You Will Know My Name
- A7Graveyard Of Dreams (Instrumental)
- B1Stolen Life
- B2Time Is Black
- B3On And On
- B4Avalanche
- B5Down For Nothing
- B6Not Long For This World
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of War Eternal are there?
10 vinyl pressings of War Eternal are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2014 and 2023.
When was War Eternal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2014, in US, Europe, UK, Europe & US. One of them is Century Media, released June 3, 2014.
How do I tell if my copy of War Eternal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9983881) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 119669E1/A and 119669E2/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is War Eternal 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.
