UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Active Records ATV 8
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO ATV8 A¹ ƱTOPIA MS.Side A
MPO ATV8 B¹Side B
Vinyl pressings
Piece Of Time
by Atheist · 1990
18 pressings5 countriesDeath MetalProgressive MetalTechnical Death MetalRock
Piece Of Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Piece Of Time
1 pressing came out in 1990, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | Active Records ACTLP8LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Active Records ATV 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Relapse Records 6673-1LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Picture disc |
2010s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 277LP / Season Of Mist SOM 277LPBLP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 277LPLP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2013 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 277LPLP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 277LP / Season Of Mist SOM 277LPCYLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 277LP / Season Of Mist SOM 277LPCPLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 277LP / Season Of Mist SOM 277LPCGLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 277LP / Season Of Mist SOM 277LPCTLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | France | Season Of Mist SOM277LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2019 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 277LP / Season Of Mist SOM 277LPCSLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 277LP / Season Of Mist SOM 2777LPBLP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2019 | France | Season Of Mist SOM 277LP / Season Of Mist SOM 277LPCBLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 277LP / Season Of Mist SOM 277LPCMLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | USA & Europe | Nuclear Blast NBR 6912-4LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2023 | USA & Europe | Nuclear Blast NBR 6912-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 69127LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Piece Of Time4:30
- A2Unholy War2:18
- A3Room With A View4:06
- A4On They Slay3:38
- A5Beyond3:00
- B1I Deny4:01
- B2Why Bother?2:54
- B3Life3:09
- B4No Truth4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piece Of Time are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Piece Of Time are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 2026.
When was Piece Of Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK. One of them is Active Records ATV 8.
How do I tell if my copy of Piece Of Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATV 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO ATV8 A¹ ƱTOPIA MS. and MPO ATV8 B¹. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piece Of Time 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.