Germany
2018- Label and catalog number
- Northern Silence Productions NSP 154
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold
- Runout / matrix
084243-A1Runout A
084244-B1Runout B
EldamarA Dark Forgotten Past
Vinyl pressings
A Dark Forgotten Past
by Eldamar · 2018
11 pressings2 countriesAtmospheric Black MetalRock
A Dark Forgotten Past was first pressed on vinyl in 2018. 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 Dark Forgotten Past
3 pressings came out in 2018, 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
2018- Label and catalog number
- Northern Silence Productions NSP 154
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Green Dark
- Runout / matrix
084243-A1Runout A
084244-B1Runout B
Germany
2018- Label and catalog number
- Northern Silence Productions NSP 154
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear
- Runout / matrix
084243-A1Runout A
084244-B1Runout B
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.
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Germany | Northern Silence Productions NSP 154First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | Northern Silence Productions NSP 154First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | Northern Silence Productions NSP 154First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | Northern Silence Productions NSP 154LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Germany | Northern Silence Productions NSP 154LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | Northern Silence Productions NSP 154LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2021 | Germany | Northern Silence Productions NSP 154LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Northern Silence Productions NSP 154LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | USA, Canada & Europe | Northern Silence Productions NSP-20642LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | USA, Canada & Europe | Northern Silence Productions NSP-20642LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USA, Canada & Europe | Northern Silence Productions NSP-20642LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Return Of Darkness8:43
- A2Another Journey Begins7:34
- A3In Search For New Wisdom9:46
- B1A Secret By The Branches5:15
- B2Ancient Sorcery8:32
- B3The Passing4:02
- B4New Understanding8:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Dark Forgotten Past are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Dark Forgotten Past are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2018 and 2025.
When was A Dark Forgotten Past first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2018, in Germany. One of them is Northern Silence Productions NSP 154.
How do I tell if my copy of A Dark Forgotten Past is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NSP 154) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 084243-A1 and 084244-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Dark Forgotten Past 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.