Germany
December 20, 2008- Label and catalog number
- Animate Records AR 026
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
Control DeniedThe Fragile Art Of Existence
Vinyl pressings
The Fragile Art Of Existence
by Control Denied · 2008
14 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalProgressive MetalPower MetalRock
The Fragile Art Of Existence was first pressed on vinyl in 2008. 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 Fragile Art Of Existence
2 pressings came out in 2008, 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.
Germany
December 20, 2008- Label and catalog number
- Animate Records AR 026
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Orange Red Splatter
- Runout / matrix
79896E1/A DEDICATED TO CHUCK SCHULDINER (R.I.P.)Side A
79896E2/ASide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Germany | Animate Records AR 026First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2008 | Germany | Animate Records AR 026First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Relapse Records RR711812", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2018 | US | Relapse Records12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Europe | Relapse Records RR711812", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Relapse Records RR711812", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Relapse Records RR711812", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Relapse Records RR7119 / Relapse Records RR711812", 45 RPM, Album, 12", 45 RPM, Album, LP, Compilation, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Album, 12", 45 RPM, Album, LP, Compilation, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Relapse Records RR711912", 45 RPM, Album, 12", Compilation, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Album, 12", Compilation, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Worldwide | Relapse Records RR711812", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Relapse Records RR7118 / Relapse Records RLP767118112", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | US | Relapse Records RR7118 / Relapse Records RLP767118112", 45 RPM, Album, Remastered, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Remastered, Repress |
| 2023 | US | Relapse Records RR711812", 45 RPM, Album, Remastered, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Remastered, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2023 | US | Relapse Records RR7118 / Relapse Records RR5014112", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Consumed7:24
- A2Breaking The Broken5:41
- A3Expect The Unexpected7:17
- A4What If...?4:29
- B1When The Link Becomes Missing5:17
- B2Believe6:10
- B3Cut Down4:50
- B4The Fragile Art Of Existence9:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fragile Art Of Existence are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Fragile Art Of Existence are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2008 and 2023.
When was The Fragile Art Of Existence first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2008, in Germany. One of them is Animate Records AR 026, released December 20, 2008.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fragile Art Of Existence is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AR 026) 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 Fragile Art Of Existence 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.