UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Music For Nations MFN 150
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MFN-150-A-1 BC2592
MFN-150-B-1 BC2592
AtheistElements
Vinyl pressings
Elements
by Atheist · 1993
10 pressings5 countriesDeath MetalProgressive MetalTechnical Death MetalFusion
Elements was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Elements
1 pressing came out in 1993, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | Music For Nations MFN 150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Relapse Records 6672-1LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Picture disc |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 279LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 279LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 279LPLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2015 | USA & Canada | Season Of Mist SOM 279LP / Season Of Mist SOM 279LPCRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 279LP / Season Of Mist SOM 279LPBLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2019 | US | Season Of Mist SOM 279LP / Season Of Mist SOM 279LPCPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 279LP / Season Of Mist SOM 279LPCMLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | USA & Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 6893-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Green3:21
- A2Water4:27
- A3Samba Briza1:57
- A4Air5:32
- A5Displacement1:23
- A6Animal4:10
- B1Mineral4:32
- B2Fire4:36
- B3Fractal Point0:43
- B4Earth3:41
- B5See You Again1:16
- B6Elements5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Elements are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Elements are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1993 and 2023.
When was Elements first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK. One of them is Music For Nations MFN 150.
How do I tell if my copy of Elements is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MFN 150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MFN-150-A-1 BC2592 and MFN-150-B-1 BC2592. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Elements 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.
