US
October 30, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5644Nuclear Blast 5644
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Blue Electric
- Runout / matrix
XVINYLX.COM 212902N1/ASide A
XVINYLX.COM 212902N2/ASide B
CarcassDespicable
Vinyl pressings
Despicable
by Carcass · 2020
12 pressings4 countriesDeath MetalRock
Despicable was first pressed on vinyl in 2020. 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 Despicable
11 pressings came out in 2020, 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.
US
October 30, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5644Nuclear Blast 5644
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · White w/ Black & Red Splatter
- Runout / matrix
XVINYLX.COM 212902N1/ASide A
VINYLX.COM 212902N2Side B
US
October 30, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5644Nuclear Blast 5644
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Yellow Translucent With Black Splatter
Europe
October 30, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5644Nuclear Blast 5644
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · White With Red Splatter
- Runout / matrix
XVINYLX.COM 212902N1/ASide A
XVINYLX.COM 212902N2Side B
Germany
October 30, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5644Nuclear Blast 5644
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
212902N1/A XVINYLX.COMSide A
212902N2/A XVINYLX.COMSide B
Germany
October 30, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5644Nuclear Blast 5644
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · White
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 5644First year10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 5644First year10", 45 RPM, EP | 10", 45 RPM, EP |
| 2020 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 5644First year10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 5644First year10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 5644First year10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 5644First year10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 5644First year10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 5644First year10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 5644First year10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 5644First year10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 5644First year10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 5644 / Nuclear Blast 564410", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Living Dead At The Manchester Morgue05:59
- A2The Long And Winding Bier Road04:22
- B1Under The Scalpel Blade03:56
- B2Slaughtered In Soho04:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Despicable are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Despicable are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2020 and 2021.
When was Despicable first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2020, in US, Europe, Germany, USA & Europe. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 5644, released October 30, 2020.
How do I tell if my copy of Despicable is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 5644) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XVINYLX.COM 212902N1/A and XVINYLX.COM 212902N2/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Despicable 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.
