US
October 22, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Inside Out Music IOMLP 602Inside Out Music 19439918871
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album · 180g
Dream TheaterA View From The Top Of The World
Vinyl pressings
A View From The Top Of The World
by Dream Theater · 2021
11 pressings3 countriesProgressive MetalRock
A View From The Top Of The World was first pressed on vinyl in 2021. 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 A View From The Top Of The World
11 pressings came out in 2021, 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.
US
October 22, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Inside Out Music IOMLP 602Inside Out Music 19439918871
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Tan, 180g
US
October 22, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Inside Out Music IOMLP 602Inside Out Music 19439918871
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Blue [Sky], 180g
US
October 22, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Inside Out Music IOMLP 602Inside Out Music 19439918871
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Green [Mint], 180g
Europe
October 22, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Inside Out Music IOMLP 602Sony Music 19439873171
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Green Olive, 180g
Europe
October 22, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Inside Out Music IOMLP 602Sony Music 19439873171
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Grey, 180g
- Runout / matrix
BL46403-01 A1 KRSide A
BL46403-01 B1 KRSide B
BL46403-02 C1 KRSide C
BL46403-02 D1 KRSide D
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.
2020s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | Inside Out Music IOMLP 602 / Sony Music 19439873171First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | Inside Out Music IOMLP 602 / Sony Music 19439873171First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Inside Out Music IOMLP 602 / Sony Music 19439873171First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | Inside Out Music IOMLP 602 / Sony Music 19439873171First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | Inside Out Music IOMLP 602 / Sony Music 19439873171First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Inside Out Music IOMLP 602 / Sony Music 19439873171First yearLP, Album, CD, Album | LP, Album, CD, Album |
| 2021 | Europe | Inside Out Music IOMLTDBOX 602 / Sony Music 19439873141First yearBox Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, CD, Album, CD, Album, Blu-ray, Album, Multichannel · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, CD, Album, CD, Album, Blu-ray, Album, Multichannel · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Inside Out Music IOMLP 602 / Inside Out Music 19439918871First yearLP, Album, CD, Album | LP, Album, CD, Album |
| 2021 | US | Inside Out Music IOMLP 602 / Inside Out Music 19439918871First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | US | Inside Out Music IOMLP 602 / Inside Out Music 19439918871First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Inside Out Music IOMLP 602 / Inside Out Music 19439918871First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- View One
- A1The Alien
- A2Answering The Call
- View Two
- B1Invisible Monster
- B2Sleeping Giant
- View Three
- C1Transcending Time
- C2Awaken The Master
- View Four
- D1A View From The Top Of The World
- CD-1The Alien9:32
- CD-2Answering The Call7:35
- CD-3Invisible Monster6:31
- CD-4Sleeping Giant10:05
- CD-5Transcending Time6:25
- CD-6Awaken The Master9:47
- CD-7A View From The Top Of The World20:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A View From The Top Of The World are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A View From The Top Of The World are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was A View From The Top Of The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2021, in US, Europe, Japan. One of them is Inside Out Music IOMLP 602, released October 22, 2021.
How do I tell if my copy of A View From The Top Of The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IOMLP 602, IOMLTDBOX 602) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A View From The Top Of The World 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.
