Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 08-9713-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
0897131-A1Side A, Stamped
0897131-B1Side B, Stamped
Demolition HammerTortured Existence
Vinyl pressings
Tortured Existence
by Demolition Hammer · 1990
11 pressings2 countriesThrashRock
Tortured Existence was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Tortured Existence
1 pressing came out in 1990, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Century Media 08-9713-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | Century Media 08-9713-1LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Germany | Century Media 9977321LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2011 | Germany | Century Media 9977321LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Germany | Century Media 9977321LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Germany | Century Media 9977321LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Germany | Century Media CMD9984791LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Germany | Century Media CMD9984791LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2015 | Germany | Century Media CMD9984791LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Century Media 19658809001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Century Media 19658809001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1.44 Calibre Brain Surgery4:26
- A2Neanderthal5:01
- A3Gelid Remains5:24
- A4Crippling Velocity5:34
- B1Infectious Hospital Waste5:00
- B2Hydrophobia3:07
- B3Paracidal Epitaph5:26
- B4Mercenary Aggression3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tortured Existence are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tortured Existence are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1990 and 2023.
When was Tortured Existence first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Germany. One of them is Century Media 08-9713-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Tortured Existence is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 08-9713-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0897131-A1 and 0897131-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tortured Existence 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.