Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7243 8 45899 1 2
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
AE 10355/A
AE 10356/A
Blind GuardianNightfall In Middle-Earth
Vinyl pressings
Nightfall In Middle-Earth
by Blind Guardian · 1998
11 pressings3 countriesPower MetalRock
Nightfall In Middle-Earth was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Nightfall In Middle-Earth
1 pressing came out in 1998, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Virgin 7243 8 45899 1 2First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NB 4327-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 43271LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 43271LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 43271LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 43271LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 4327 / Nuclear Blast 4327LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 4327 / Nuclear Blast 4327LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 43271LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 43276LP, 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 43271LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1War Of Wrath1:50
- A2Into The Storm4:24
- A3Lammoth0:28
- A4Nightfall5:34
- A5The Minstrel0:32
- A6The Curse Of Feanor5:41
- A7Captured0:26
- A8Blood Tears5:25
- A9Mirror Mirror5:06
- A10Face The Truth0:24
- A11Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)6:51
- B1Battle Of Sudden Flame0:44
- B2Time Stands Still (At The Iron Hill)4:53
- B3The Dark Elf0:23
- B4Thorn6:19
- B5The Eldar3:39
- B6Nom The Wise0:33
- B7When Sorrow Sang4:25
- B8Out On The Water0:44
- B9The Steadfast0:21
- B10A Dark Passage6:01
- B11Final Chapter (Thus Ends...)0:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nightfall In Middle-Earth are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Nightfall In Middle-Earth are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1998 and 2022.
When was Nightfall In Middle-Earth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Germany. One of them is Virgin 7243 8 45899 1 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Nightfall In Middle-Earth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 8 45899 1 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AE 10355/A and AE 10356/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nightfall In Middle-Earth 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.