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Life Is But A Dream... by Avenged Sevenfold, album cover

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Life Is But A Dream...

by Avenged Sevenfold · 2023

20 pressings4 countriesProgressive MetalAvantgardeRock

Life Is But A Dream... was first pressed on vinyl in 2023. 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 Life Is But A Dream...

19 pressings came out in 2023, 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.

Europe

June 2, 2023
Label and catalog number
Warner Records 093624869955
Format
LP, Album · 180 Gram
Runout / matrix

093624869955-A CBSide A (Etched)

093624869955-B CBSide B (Etched)

093624869955-C CBSide C (Etched)

093624869955-D CBSide D (Etched)

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Europe

June 2, 2023
Label and catalog number
Warner Records 093624869955
Format
LP, Album, Limited Edition · Transparent Orange
Runout / matrix

093624869955-A CBSide A, Etched

093624869955-B CBSide B, Etched

093624869955-C CBSide C, Etched

093624869955-D CBSide D, Etched

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Europe

June 2, 2023
Label and catalog number
Warner Records 093624869955
Format
LP, Album, Limited Edition · Crystal Clear
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Europe

June 2, 2023
Label and catalog number
Warner Records 093624869955
Format
LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue Transparent
Runout / matrix

093624869955-A CBSide A, Etched

093624869955-B CBSide B, Etched

093624869955-C CBSide C, Etched

093624869955-D CBSide D, Etched

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 20 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

2020s20 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2023USWarner Records 093624869955First yearLP, Album, Special Edition · Colored vinylLP, Album, Special Edition · Colored vinyl
2023EuropeWarner Records 093624869955First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
2023EuropeWarner Records 093624869955First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl
2023EuropeWarner Records 093624869955First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl
2023EuropeWarner Records 093624869955First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl
2023UK & EuropeWarner Records 093624869955First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl
2023USWarner Records 093624869955First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl
2023USWarner Records 093624869955First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl
2023USWarner Records 093624869955First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl
2023USWarner Records 093624858430First yearLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · LimitedLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited
2023USWarner Records 093624869955First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
2023USWarner Records 093624858430First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl
2023USWarner Records 093624869955 / Velvet Hammer Music And Management Group 093624869955First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited
2023USWarner Records 093624869955First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited
2023USWarner Records 093624858294LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Club edition, Colored vinylLP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Club edition, Colored vinyl
All 20 pressings from the 2020s

Tracklist

  1. A1Game Over3:46
  2. A2Mattel5:30
  3. A3Nobody5:53
  4. B1We Love You6:15
  5. B2Cosmic7:31
  6. C1Beautiful Morning6:32
  7. C2Easier3:37
  8. D1G3:37
  9. D2(O)rdinary2:52
  10. D3(D)eath3:19
  11. D4Life Is But A Dream...4:29

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Life Is But A Dream... are there?

20 vinyl pressings of Life Is But A Dream... are listed here, from 4 countries.

When was Life Is But A Dream... first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 2023, in Europe, US, UK & Europe, USA & Canada. One of them is Warner Records 093624869955, released June 2, 2023.

How do I tell if my copy of Life Is But A Dream... is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 093624869955, 093624858430) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 093624869955-A CB and 093624869955-B CB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Life Is But A Dream... 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.

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