US
September 2, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 57551
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear With Black Marble
Blind GuardianThe God Machine
Vinyl pressings
The God Machine
by Blind Guardian · 2022
15 pressings4 countriesPower MetalRock
The God Machine was first pressed on vinyl in 2022. 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 The God Machine
13 pressings came out in 2022, 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.
Austria
September 2, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 57551
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Silver
Europe
September 2, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 57551
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
NB 5755-1 BM67279-01 A1 KR IΛRunout side A, hand-etched
NB 5755-1 BM67279-01 B1 KR IΛRunout side B, hand-etched
NB 5755-1 BM67279-02 C1 KR IΛRunout side C, hand-etched
NB 5755-1 BM67279-02 C1 KR =2Runout side D, hand-etched
Europe
September 2, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 57551
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White/Black Corona
Europe
September 2, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 57551
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold
Europe
September 2, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 57551
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NB 5755-1 BM67279-01 A1 KRSide A
NB 5755-1 BM67279-01 B1 KR +^Side B
NB 5755-1 BM67279-02 C1 KRSide C
NB 5755-1 +6 BM67279-02 D1 KRSide D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Austria | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2022 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2022 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 5755-5First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Nuclear Blast 57551First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 57551LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2023 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 57551LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Deliver Us From Evil5:22
- A2Damnation5:21
- A3Secrets Of The American Gods7:29
- B1Violent Shadows4:18
- B2Life Beyond The Spheres6:03
- B3Architects Of Doom6:21
- C1Let It Be No More4:49
- C2Blood Of The Elves4:38
- C3Destiny6:47
- D1Life Beyond The Spheres (Cyber Mix)6:07
- D2Destiny (Lead Guitar Version)6:42
- D3Let It Be No More (Heavy Vocals)4:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The God Machine are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The God Machine are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2022 and 2023.
When was The God Machine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2022, in US, Austria, Europe, Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast 57551, released September 2, 2022.
How do I tell if my copy of The God Machine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 57551, NB 5755-5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The God Machine 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.