UK
April 21, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Osmose Productions OPLP 052
- Format
- LP, Album, Numbered
- Runout / matrix
OPLP 052 A-1 ✪Side A
OPLP 052 B ✪Side B
Dark TranquillityThe Mind's I
Vinyl pressings
The Mind's I
by Dark Tranquillity · 1997
14 pressings5 countriesMelodic Death MetalRock
The Mind's I 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 Mind's I
1 pressing 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.
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.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | UK | Osmose Productions OPLP 052First yearLP, Album, Numbered · Numbered | LP, Album, Numbered · Numbered |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Century Media 9982381LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Europe | Century Media 9982381LP, Limited Edition, Album, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Album, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Europe | Century Media 9982381LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | Europe | Century Media 9982381LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | Century Media 9982381LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Century Media 19439837641LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Century Media 19439837641LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Century Media 19439837641LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Century Media 19439837641LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2021 | France | Century Media 19439837641LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Century Media 19439837641LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dreamlore Degenerate2:44
- A2Zodijackyl Light4:00
- A3Hedon5:37
- A4Scythe, Rage And Roses2:34
- A5Constant3:02
- A6Dissolution Factor Red2:08
- B1Insanity's Crescendo6:52
- B2Still Moving Sinews4:42
- B3Atom Heart 243.54:00
- B4Tidal Tantrum2:57
- B5Tongues4:54
- B6The Mind's Eye3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Mind's I are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Mind's I are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1997 and 2026.
When was The Mind's I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK. One of them is Osmose Productions OPLP 052, released April 21, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of The Mind's I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OPLP 052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OPLP 052 A-1 ✪ and OPLP 052 B ✪. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Mind's I 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.
