US
October 4, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 19802814441
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear [Ultra], 180g
- Runout / matrix
285640E1/A #5 MRP6068 / 19802814441 - ASide A
285640E2/A #5 MRP6068 / 19802814441 - BSide B
Vinyl pressings
Absolute Elsewhere
by Blood Incantation · 2024
21 pressings3 countriesDeath MetalAmbientProgressive MetalElectronic
Absolute Elsewhere was first pressed on vinyl in 2024. 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 Absolute Elsewhere
14 pressings came out in 2024, 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.
US
October 4, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 19802814441
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold
US
October 4, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 19802814441
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Red [Transparent], 180g
- Runout / matrix
285640E1/A MRP6068/19802814441 - ASide A stamped (variant 1)
285640E2/A MRP6068/19802814441 - BSide B stamped (variant 1)
285640E1/A #1 MRP6068/19802814441 - ASide A stamped (#1 etched) (variant 2)
285640E2/A #1 MRP6068/19802814441 - BSide B stamped (#1 etched) (variant 2)
US
October 4, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 19802814441
- Format
- LP, Album · 180g
- Runout / matrix
285640E1/A #5 MRP6068 / 19802814441 - ASide A
285640E2/A #5 MRP6068 / 19802814441 - BSide B
19802814441-ASide A Label
19802814441-BSide B Label
Europe
October 4, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 19802802581
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Clear With Lilac Splatter, 180g
- Runout / matrix
BO18543-01 A1 KRSide A runout
BO18543-01 B1 KRSide B runout
Europe
October 4, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 19802802581
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Turquoise [Transparent], 180g
- Runout / matrix
BO18543-01 A1 KRSide A
BO18543-01 B1 KRSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Century Media 19802802581First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Century Media 19802802581First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Century Media 19802802581First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Century Media 19802802581First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Century Media 19802802581First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Century Media 19802802581First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2024 | Germany | Century Media 19802802581First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Century Media 19802802581First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Century Media 19802802581First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Century Media 19802802581First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | US | Century Media 19802814441First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Century Media 19802814441First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Century Media 19802814441First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Century Media 19802814441First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2024 | Europe | Century Media 19802802581LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- The Stargate
- The Message
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Absolute Elsewhere are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Absolute Elsewhere are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2024 and 2026.
When was Absolute Elsewhere first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2024, in US, Europe, Germany. One of them is Century Media 19802814441, released October 4, 2024.
How do I tell if my copy of Absolute Elsewhere is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 19802814441, 19802802581) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 285640E1/A #5 MRP6068 / 19802814441 - A and 285640E2/A #5 MRP6068 / 19802814441 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Absolute Elsewhere 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.
