UK
October 28, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Peaceville VILELP1000
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue Transparent
- Runout / matrix
VILELP959 BM63147-01 A2 KRSide A, etched
VILELP959 BM63147-01 B3 KRSide B, etched
DarkthroneAstral Fortress
Vinyl pressings
Astral Fortress
by Darkthrone · 2022
10 pressings3 countriesBlack MetalDoom MetalHeavy MetalRock
Astral Fortress was first pressed on vinyl in 2022. 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 Astral Fortress
10 pressings came out in 2022, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
October 28, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Peaceville VILELP1001Peaceville VILELP959
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
BM63147-01 A2 KR YV VILELP959Runout, Side A, etched
BM63147-01 B3 KR YV VILELP959Runout, Side B, etched
Europe
October 28, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Peaceville VILELP959
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
October 28, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Peaceville VILELP1007
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Silver
- Runout / matrix
BM63147-01 A2 KR VILELP 959 2-Side A
BM63147-01 B3 KR VILELP 959 2IISide B
Europe
October 28, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Peaceville VILELP1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Yellow
Europe
October 28, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Peaceville VILELP1005
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Violet
- Runout / matrix
VILELP959 BM63147-01 A2 KRSide A
VILELP959 BM63147-01 B3 KRSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Peaceville EBVILE029First yearBox Set, Limited Edition, Special Edition, LP, Album, CD, Album, Cassette, Album · Limited, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Limited Edition, Special Edition, LP, Album, CD, Album, Cassette, Album · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP959First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2022 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP1007First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP1006First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP1005First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2022 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP959First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP1034First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Sweden | Peaceville VILELP959 / Peaceville VILELP1004First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK | Peaceville VILELP1000First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK | Peaceville VILELP1001 / Peaceville VILELP959First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Caravan Of Broken Ghosts7:53
- A2Impeccable Caverns Of Satan5:34
- A3Stalagmite Necklace5:22
- B1The Sea Beneath The Seas Of The Sea10:10
- B2Kevorkian Times4:27
- B3Kolbotn, West Of The Vast Forests1:54
- B4Eon 24:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Astral Fortress are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Astral Fortress are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Astral Fortress first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2022, in UK, Europe, Sweden. One of them is Peaceville VILELP1000, released October 28, 2022.
How do I tell if my copy of Astral Fortress is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VILELP1000, VILELP1001, VILELP959, VILELP1007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VILELP959 BM63147-01 A2 KR and VILELP959 BM63147-01 B3 KR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Astral Fortress 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.
