Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 018Nuclear Blast NB 18
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB - 018 /A etSide A, etched
NB - 018 /BSide B, etched
DefecationPurity Dilution
Vinyl pressings
Purity Dilution
by Defecation · 1989
14 pressings3 countriesGrindcoreRock
Purity Dilution was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Purity Dilution
3 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 018Nuclear Blast NB 18
- Format
- LP, Album · Shiny Red
- Runout / matrix
NB-018/A etSide A
NB-018/BSide B
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 018Nuclear Blast NB 18
- Format
- LP, Album · Green Translucent
- Runout / matrix
NB-018/A etSide A
NB-018/BSide 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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 018 / Nuclear Blast NB 18First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 018LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 018 / Nuclear Blast NB 18First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 018 / Nuclear Blast NB 18First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 018LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 018 / Nuclear Blast NB 18LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | Brazil | Rock Brigade Records RBR 370/91LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 018 PDLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Germany | Power It Up P.I.U. # 109LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2010 | Germany | Power It Up P.I.U. # 109LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Netherlands | VIC Records VIC410LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Netherlands | VIC Records VIC410LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Netherlands | VIC Records VIC410LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2026 | Netherlands | VIC Records VIC410LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Intro - Megaton
- A2Vestige Of Earthly Remains
- A3Life On Planet Earth Is Fucken Cancerous
- A4Contagion
- A5Predominance
- A6Recovery
- B1Side Effects
- B2Mutual Trust
- B3Focus
- B4Popular Belief
- B5Scrutiny
- B6Underestimation
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Purity Dilution are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Purity Dilution are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 2026.
When was Purity Dilution first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 018.
How do I tell if my copy of Purity Dilution is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB - 018 /A et and NB - 018 /B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Purity Dilution 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.