UK
October 13, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Misanthropy Records AMAZON 002Cymophane Productions EYE 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMAZON 002 A-1-1-1A
AMAZON 002 B-1-1-1B
Vinyl pressings
Det Som Engang Var
by Burzum · 1994
17 pressings5 countriesDark AmbientBlack MetalElectronicRock
Det Som Engang Var was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Det Som Engang Var
1 pressing came out in 1994, 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 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | UK | Misanthropy Records AMAZON 002 / Cymophane Productions EYE 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Back On Black BOBV017LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2005 | UK | Back On Black BOBV017LPLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2008 | UK | Back On Black BOBV088LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2008 | UK | Back On Black BOBV088LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | UK | Back On Black BOBV088LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Unknown | Cymophane Productions EYE 001LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2013 | Unknown | Cymophane Productions EYE 001LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Back On Black BOBV088LPLTDLP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | UK | Back On Black BOBV088LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | Back On Black BOBV808PDLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2023 | Europe | Cymophane Productions EYE 001LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2026 | Greece | Misanthropy Records AMAZON 002 / Cymophane Productions EYE 001LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Misanthropy Records AMAZON 002 / Cymophane Productions EYE 001LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| ? | Netherlands | Hammerheart RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Norway | Misanthropy Records AMAZON 002LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | Back On Black BOBV088LPLP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Den Onde Kysten
- A2Key To The Gate
- A3En Ring Til Aa Herske
- A4Lost Wisdom
- B1Han Som Reiste
- B2Naar Himmelen Klarner
- B3Snu Mikrokosmos Tegn
- B4Svarte Troner
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Det Som Engang Var are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Det Som Engang Var are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1994 and 2026.
When was Det Som Engang Var first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK. One of them is Misanthropy Records AMAZON 002, released October 13, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Det Som Engang Var is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMAZON 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMAZON 002 A-1-1-1 and AMAZON 002 B-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Det Som Engang Var 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.
