Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7243 8 40337 1 2
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
840-3371+Az ORLAKESide A (etched)
840-3371+Bz ORLAKESide B (etched)
Blind GuardianImaginations From The Other Side
Vinyl pressings
Imaginations From The Other Side
by Blind Guardian · 1995
11 pressings3 countriesSpeed MetalHeavy MetalPower MetalSymphonic Metal
Imaginations From The Other Side was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Imaginations From The Other Side
1 pressing came out in 1995, 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Germany | Virgin 7243 8 40337 1 2First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 43261LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 27361 43261LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 43261LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 27361 43261LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 27361 43261LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 4326 / Nuclear Blast 4326LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 4326 / Nuclear Blast 4326LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 43266LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 43261LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | S.E.P RecordsLP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Imaginations From The Other Side
- A2I'm Alive
- A3A Past And Future Secret
- A4The Script For My Requiem
- B1Mordred's Song
- B2Born In A Mourning Hall
- B3Bright Eyes
- B4Another Holy War
- B5And The Story Ends
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Imaginations From The Other Side are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Imaginations From The Other Side are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 2022.
When was Imaginations From The Other Side first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Germany. One of them is Virgin 7243 8 40337 1 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Imaginations From The Other Side is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 8 40337 1 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 840-3371+Az ORLAKE and 840-3371+Bz ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Imaginations From The Other Side 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.