UK
June 10, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Earache MOSH 160
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MOSH 160 A' — [Symbols] SONY TI DAMONTSide A
MOSH 160 B' — TI DAMONTSide B
Vinyl pressings
Swansong
by Carcass · 1996
16 pressings2 countriesGroove MetalMelodic Death MetalRock
Swansong was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Swansong
1 pressing came out in 1996, 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 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Earache MOSH 160First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2013 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDR-MARBLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Earache MOSH160FDR-GREENLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, Mispress, Reissue | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue |
| 2022 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 2022 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 2024 | UK | Earache MOSH160FDRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Keep On Rotting In The Free World
- A2Tomorrow Belongs To Nobody
- A3Black Star
- A4Cross My Heart
- A5Childs Play
- A6Room 101
- B1Polarized
- B2Generation Hexed
- B3Firm Hand
- B4R**k The Vote
- B5Don't Believe A Word
- B6Go To Hell
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swansong are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Swansong are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1996 and 2024.
When was Swansong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK. One of them is Earache MOSH 160, released June 10, 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Swansong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOSH 160) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MOSH 160 A' — [Symbols] SONY TI DAMONT and MOSH 160 B' — TI DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swansong 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.
