Netherlands
1997- Label and catalog number
- Karma KARMA 1001-5
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
08 28897 20 1A1 10015Runout side A, stamped
08 28897 20 1B1 10015Runout side B, stamped
CarlosThe Silmarillia
Vinyl pressings
The Silmarillia
by Carlos · 1997
13 pressings6 countriesTranceElectronic
The Silmarillia was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 The Silmarillia
2 pressings came out in 1997, 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.
Netherlands
1997- Label and catalog number
- Karma Karma 1001-5
- Format
- 12", White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Netherlands | Karma KARMA 1001-5First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Netherlands | Karma Karma 1001-5First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | France | Podis 569 599-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | Germany | Kingsize KINGSIZE 007 / Kingsize 00712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Kingsize KINGSIZE 015 / Kingsize 01512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Spain | Orbit-A NM 9028 MX12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | STIP 12STiP2112", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | US | Arcade America 63291-17304-112" | 12" |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Netherlands | Karma KARMA 1021-512" | 12" |
| 2001 | Netherlands | Karma KARMA 102112", Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 2006 | Germany | Lo:Go Recordings Lo:Go 1012", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2007 | Netherlands | Liquid Recordings LQ 06712" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Kingsize12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1The Silmarillia7:17
- B1Ammenekoejoen7:30
- B2The Silmarillia (Radio Edit)3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Silmarillia are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Silmarillia are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1997 and 2007.
When was The Silmarillia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Netherlands. One of them is Karma KARMA 1001-5.
How do I tell if my copy of The Silmarillia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KARMA 1001-5, Karma 1001-5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 28897 20 1A1 10015 and 08 28897 20 1B1 10015. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Silmarillia 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.