Europe
November 9, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Axis Records AXIS LP3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AXIS LP 3 A1 PD-POLAR MPORunout Side A, etched
AXIS LP 3 B1 PD-POLAR MPORunout Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Nightfall
by Candlemass · 1987
18 pressings7 countriesDoom MetalRock
Nightfall was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | South Korea | Metal Blade Records 72241-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1987 | Europe | Axis Records AXIS LP3LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Europe | Axis Records AXIS LP3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | FM Records FM 0057LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Active Records ATV 3LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Metal Blade Records 72241-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Brazil | Woodstock Discos WSK-164LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Sweden | Megarock CPD 004LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Peaceville VILELP202LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2010 | UK | Peaceville VILELP202LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2017 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP634LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2017 | UK | Peaceville VILELP202LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| 2019 | Europe | Peaceville Vilelp850LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP994LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | Europe | Peaceville EBVILE030 / Peaceville Records VILELP1012Box Set, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, LP · Limited, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, LP · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP1012LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP994LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Active Records ATV 3LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Gothic Stone
- A2The Well Of Souls
- A3Codex Gigas
- A4At The Gallows End
- A5Samarithan
- B1Marche Funebre
- B2Dark Are The Veils Of Death
- B3Mourners Lament
- B4Bewitched
- B5Black Candles
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nightfall are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Nightfall are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 2026.
When was Nightfall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe. One of them is Axis Records AXIS LP3, released November 9, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Nightfall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AXIS LP3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AXIS LP 3 A1 PD-POLAR MPO and AXIS LP 3 B1 PD-POLAR MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nightfall 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.
