Europe
October 29, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 62071
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB 6207-1 VV BL50184-01 A1 KRSide A
NB 6207-1 V= BL50184-01 B1 KRSide B
NB 6207-1 BL50184-02 C1 KRSide C
NB 6207-1 +^ BL50184-02 D1 KRSide D
Beast In BlackDark Connection
Vinyl pressings
Dark Connection
by Beast In Black · 2021
10 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalHard RockPower MetalRock
Dark Connection was first pressed on vinyl in 2021. 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 Dark Connection
6 pressings came out in 2021, 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.
UK
October 29, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 62071
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue
Finland
October 29, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 62071
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Purple / Silver Inkspot
Germany
October 29, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 62071
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue Sky / Clear Marbled
Germany
October 29, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 62071
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red With Blue Splatter
Germany
October 29, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 62071
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White/Red Inkspot
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.
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 62071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2021 | Finland | Nuclear Blast 62071First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 62071First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 62071First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 62071First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK | Nuclear Blast 62071First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 62071LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 62071LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 73191LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 73191LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Blade Runner
- A2Bella Donna
- A3Highway To Mars
- B1Hardcore
- B2One Night In Tokyo
- B3Moonlight Rendezvous
- C1Revengeance Machine
- C2Dark New World
- C3To The Last Drop Of Blood
- D1Broken Survivors
- D2My Dystopia
- Bonus Tracks
- D3Battle Hymn
- D4They Don’t Care About Us
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dark Connection are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dark Connection are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2021 and 2024.
When was Dark Connection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2021, in Europe, UK, Finland, Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast 62071, released October 29, 2021.
How do I tell if my copy of Dark Connection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 62071) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB 6207-1 VV BL50184-01 A1 KR and NB 6207-1 V= BL50184-01 B1 KR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dark Connection 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.