Finland
November 29, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Svart Records SVR242
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
113969E1/ASide A, Stamped
113969E2/ASide B, Stamped
BeastmilkClimax
Vinyl pressings
Climax
by Beastmilk · 2013
14 pressings3 countriesPost-PunkRock
Climax was first pressed on vinyl in 2013. 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 Climax
6 pressings came out in 2013, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Finland
November 29, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Svart Records SVR242
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red Translucent
- Runout / matrix
113969E1/ARunout, side A
113969E2/ARunout, side B
Finland
November 29, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Svart Records SVR242
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
113969E1/ASide A, stamped
113969E2/ASide B, stamped
US
November 29, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Magic Bullet Records MBL166-1Svart Records SVR242
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red/White
- Runout / matrix
113969E1/ARunout, side A
113969E2/ARunout, side B
US
November 29, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Magic Bullet Records MBL166-1Svart Records SVR242
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White
Germany
November 2013- Label and catalog number
- Svart Records SVR242
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Ultra Clear
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Germany | Svart Records SVR242First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Finland | Svart Records SVR242First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Finland | Svart Records SVR242First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Finland | Svart Records SVR242First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2013 | US | Magic Bullet Records MBL166-1 / Svart Records SVR242First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Magic Bullet Records MBL166-1 / Svart Records SVR242First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Germany | Svart Records SVR242LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Finland | Svart Records SVR242LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Finland | Svart Records SVR242LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2014 | US | Magic Bullet Records MBL166-1LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Magic Bullet Records MBL166-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2018 | Finland | Svart Records SVR242LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2018 | Finland | Svart Records SVR242LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Magic Bullet Records MBL166-1LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Death Reflects Us
- A2The Wind Blows Through Their Skulls
- A3Genocidal Crush
- A4You Are Now Under Our Control
- A5Ghosts Out Of Focus
- B1Nuclear Winter
- B2Fear Your Mind
- B3Love In A Cold World
- B4Surf The Apocalypse
- B5Strange Attractors
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Climax are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Climax are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2013 and 2022.
When was Climax first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2013, in Finland, US, Germany. One of them is Svart Records SVR242, released November 29, 2013.
How do I tell if my copy of Climax is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SVR242, MBL166-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 113969E1/A and 113969E2/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Climax 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.