Europe
November 3, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1
- Format
- LP, Album · 180 gram
- Runout / matrix
MB 15530-1 A Kr SST -45141-Side A
MB 15530-1 B Kr SST -45141-Side B
Vinyl pressings
Red Before Black
by Cannibal Corpse · 2017
20 pressings7 countriesDeath MetalRock
Red Before Black was first pressed on vinyl in 2017. 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 Red Before Black
15 pressings came out in 2017, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
November 3, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Green Olive Marbled
- Runout / matrix
MB 15530-1 A K SST -45141-Side A
MB 15530-1 B K SST -45141-Side B
Europe
November 3, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Red Blood with Black Marble
- Runout / matrix
MB 15530-1 A K SST -45141-Side A
MB 15530-1 B K SST -45141-Side B
Europe
November 3, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue Jeans Marble
- Runout / matrix
MB 15530-1 A K SST -45141-Side A
MB 15530-1 B K SST -45141-Side B
Europe
November 3, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Gun-Metal Grey Marbled
US
November 3, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-25040-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Coke Bottle Clear
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Austria | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | China | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25040-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25040-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25040-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25040-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade RecordsFirst yearBox Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, CD, Album, CD, EP, All Media, Limited Edition, LP, EP, Cassette, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, CD, Album, CD, EP, All Media, Limited Edition, LP, EP, Cassette, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 2026 | UK | Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Only One Will Die
- A2Red Before Black
- A3Code Of The Slashers
- A4Shedding My Human Skin
- A5Remaimed
- A6Firestorm Vengeance
- B1Heads Shoveled Off
- B2Corpus Delicti
- B3Scavenger Consuming Death
- B4In The Midst Of Ruin
- B5Destroyed Without A Trace
- B6Hideous Ichor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Before Black are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Red Before Black are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 2017 and 2026.
When was Red Before Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2017, in Europe, US, Austria, China and more. One of them is Metal Blade Records 3984-15530-1, released November 3, 2017.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Before Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3984-15530-1, 3984-25040-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MB 15530-1 A Kr SST -45141- and MB 15530-1 B Kr SST -45141-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Red Before Black 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.
