UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Misanthropy Records ALC 002 PLP
- Format
- LP, Picture Disc, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
(Side A) ALC 001PLP A'
(Side B) ALC 001PLP B'
ArcturusAspera Hiems Symfonia
Vinyl pressings
Aspera Hiems Symfonia
by Arcturus · 1996
13 pressings4 countriesBlack MetalProgressive MetalArt RockRock
Aspera Hiems Symfonia 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 Aspera Hiems Symfonia
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.
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Ancient Lore Creations ALC 002 PLP
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress, Picture Disc
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Misanthropy Records ALC 002 PLPFirst yearLP, Picture Disc, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1996 | UK | Ancient Lore CreationsLP, Album, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1996 | UK | Ancient Lore Creations ALC 002 PLPFirst yearLP, Album, Mispress, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Mispress, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Greece | Kyrck Productions KLP017LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Greece | Kyrck Productions KLP017LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Greece | Kyrck Productions KLP017LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2012 | Greece | Kyrck Productions KLP017LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | Prophecy Productions PRO 260LPLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2022 | Germany | Prophecy Productions PRO260LP / Ad Astra Enterprises PRO260LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Germany | Prophecy Productions PRO 260LPC-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Germany | Prophecy Productions PRO 260LPLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2026 | Germany | Prophecy Productions PRO 260 LPC-2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Prophecy Productions PRO 260 LP / Ad Astra Enterprises PRO 260 LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Side Fall
- A1To Thou Who Dwellest In The Night
- A2Wintry Grey
- A3Whence & Whither Goest The Wind
- A4Raudt Og Svart
- Side Rise
- B1The Bodkin & The Quietus (...To Reach The Stars)
- B2Du Nordavind
- B3Fall Of Man
- B4Naar Kulda Tar (Frostnettenes Prolog)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aspera Hiems Symfonia are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Aspera Hiems Symfonia are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1996 and 2026.
When was Aspera Hiems Symfonia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK. One of them is Misanthropy Records ALC 002 PLP.
How do I tell if my copy of Aspera Hiems Symfonia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALC 002 PLP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side A) ALC 001PLP A' and (Side B) ALC 001PLP B'. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aspera Hiems Symfonia 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.