Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9508 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
08-025002-20-1Label, side A
08-025002-20-2Label, side B
Vinyl pressings
Transcendence
by Crimson Glory · 1988
17 pressings6 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Transcendence was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Transcendence
8 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9508 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HCP 871683 RR9508ASide A, Hand-Etched, Variant 1
HCP 871683 RR9508BSide B, Hand-Etched, Variant 1
HCP 871680 RR9508ASide A, Hand-Etched, Variant 2
HCP 871680 RR9508BSide B, Hand-Etched, Variant 2
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 9508 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HCP 871683 RR9508ASide A, Hand-Etched, Variant 1
HCP 871683 RR9508BSide B, Hand-Etched, Variant 1
HCP 871680 RR9508ASide A, Hand-Etched, Variant 2
HCP 871680 RR9508BSide B, Hand-Etched, Variant 2
Japan
1988- Label and catalog number
- Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5334
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP25-5334ASide A runout
SP25-5334BSide B runout
SP25-5334-1Side A label
SP25-5334-2Side B label
USA & Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Roadracer Records RR 9508
- Format
- LP, Album
USA & Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Roadracer Records RR-9508
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RR-9508-A-2 Fullersound N/FSide 1
RR-9508-B-2 Fullersound N/FSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9508 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9508 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 9508 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | Far East Metal Syndicate SP25-5334First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Roadrunner Records RR 9508 1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | South Korea | Jigu Records JRPL-1010 / Roadrunner Records RR 9508First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Roadrunner Records RR 9508LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1988 | USA & Canada | Roadracer Records RR 9508First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | USA & Canada | Roadracer Records RR-9508First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-6350 / Roadracer Records MCA-6350LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Korea | Jigu Records JRPL-1010 / Roadrunner Records RR 9508LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2015LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2015 / Roadrunner Records MOVLP2015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2015LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Roadrunner Records HM 184 RR 9508 1LP, Album, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | Roadrunner Records HM 184 RR 9508 1LP, Album, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Misprint, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Lady Of Winter4:00
- A2Red Sharks4:52
- A3Painted Skies5:16
- A4Masque Of The Red Death4:15
- A5In Dark Places7:03
- B1Where The Dragons Rule5:07
- B2Lonely5:18
- B3Burning Bridges6:32
- B4Eternal World3:54
- B5Transcendence4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Transcendence are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Transcendence are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 2023.
When was Transcendence first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, Japan, USA & Canada, South Korea. One of them is Roadrunner Records RR 9508 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Transcendence is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR 9508 1, SP25-5334, RR 9508, RR-9508) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08-025002-20-1 and 08-025002-20-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Transcendence 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.