UK
June 17, 1996- Label and catalog number
- 4AD DAD 6008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO DAD 6008 A1Runout side A
MPO DAD 6008 B1Runout side B
MPO DC̶AD 6008 C1Runout side C
MPO DC̶AD 6008 D1Runout side D
Vinyl pressings
Spiritchaser
by Dead Can Dance · 1996
18 pressings5 countriesModern ClassicalFolkWorld& Country
Spiritchaser was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Spiritchaser
3 pressings came out in 1996, 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.
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- 4AD DAD 6008
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Italy
1996- Label and catalog number
- 4AD DAD 6008
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Italy | 4AD DAD 6008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1996 | UK | 4AD DAD 6008First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1996 | UK | 4AD DAD 6008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MOFI 2-002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2010 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MOFI 2-002LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2010 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MOFI 2-002LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2012 | Italy | Music Portrait Ltd 02-12LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2012 | Italy | Music Portrait Ltd 02-12LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Italy | Music Portrait LTD 02-12LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, CDr, Unofficial Release, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, CDr, Unofficial Release, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | UK | 4AD DAD 3637LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2016 | US | 4AD DAD 3637LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2017 | UK & Europe | 4AD DAD 3637LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | UK & Europe | 4AD DAD 3637LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK & Europe | 4AD DAD 3637LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2021 | Europe | 4AD DAD 3637LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2021 | Europe | 4AD DAD 3637LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | 4AD DAD 3637LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2024 | Europe | 4AD DAD 3637LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Nierika5:45
- A2Song Of The Stars10:13
- B3Indus9:23
- B4Song Of The Dispossessed4:55
- B5Dedicacé Outò1:14
- C6The Snake And The Moon6:11
- C7Song Of The Nile8:00
- D8Devorzhum6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spiritchaser are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Spiritchaser are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1996 and 2024.
When was Spiritchaser first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, Italy. One of them is 4AD DAD 6008, released June 17, 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Spiritchaser is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DAD 6008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO DAD 6008 A1 and MPO DAD 6008 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spiritchaser 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.
