Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Normal NORMAL 65
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Scriptures
by Christian Death · 1987
16 pressings6 countriesGoth RockDeathrockRock
The Scriptures 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 The Scriptures
8 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Normal NORMAL 65Jungle Records Freud 18
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
669921F-B2Side A
F669921-A2Side B
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Normal NORMAL 65Jungle Records Freud 18
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Barcode
- Runout / matrix
669921F-B2Side A
F669921-A2Side B
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Normal NORMAL 65Normal F 669.921
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Normal NORMAL 65Normal NORMAL 66
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold - Skin Texture
- Runout / matrix
F 669921 A2Side A, etched
6 6 9 9 2 1 F - B 2Side B, stamped
6 6 9 9 2 2 F - A 2Side C, stamped
6 6 9 9 2 2 F - B 2Side D, stamped
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Normal NORMAL 65Normal NORMAL 66
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
F 669921 A2Side A, etched
6 6 9 9 2 1 F - B 2Side B, stamped
6 6 9 9 2 2 F - A 2Side C, stamped
6 6 9 9 2 2 F - B 2Side D, stamped
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Normal NORMAL 65First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Normal NORMAL 65 / Normal NORMAL 66First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, 7", 45 RPM, Single · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, 7", 45 RPM, Single · Limited |
| 1987 | Germany | Normal NORMAL 65 / Jungle Records Freud 18First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Normal NORMAL 65 / Jungle Records Freud 18First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Normal NORMAL 65 / Normal F 669.921First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Normal NORMAL 65 / Normal NORMAL 66First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, 7", 45 RPM, Single · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, 7", 45 RPM, Single · Limited |
| 1987 | Germany | Normal NORMAL 65 / Normal NORMAL 66First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | Normal NORMAL 65 / Jungle Records Freud 18First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | Nexus K28P-698 / Nexus K28P 698LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | LSR Records NOS1052-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 372LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2015 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 372LP / Season Of Mist SOM 372LPESLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 372LP / Season Of Mist SOM 372LPCWLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | USA & Canada | Season Of Mist SOM372LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2016 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 372LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 372LP / Season Of Mist SOM 372LPCTLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- The Days Of Yore And Nonce
- A1Prelude1:57
- A2Song Of Songs5:15
- A3Vanity2:55
- A4Four Horsemen4:48
- A519839:58
- The Womb Of Time
- B1Omega Dawn3:19
- B2A Ringing In Their Ears1:37
- B3Golden Age3:29
- B4Alpha Sunset2:01
- B5Spilt Blood0:58
- B6Raw War6:32
- B7Reflections6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Scriptures are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Scriptures are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 2021.
When was The Scriptures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, UK. One of them is Normal NORMAL 65.
How do I tell if my copy of The Scriptures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NORMAL 65) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Scriptures 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.
