UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Candlelight Records CANDLE 002MLPCandlelight Records 002MLP
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
CANDLE 002 MLP - A1 PR - MSide A runout
CANDLE 002 MLP - B1 PR - MSide B runout
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Vinyl pressings
Emperor
by Emperor · 1993
12 pressings6 countriesBlack MetalRock
Emperor was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Emperor
2 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Candlelight Records CANDLE 002 MLP
- Format
- 12", EP, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CANDLE 002 MLP - A1 PR - MSide A runout
CANDLE 002 MLP - B1 PR - MSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | Candlelight Records CANDLE 002MLP / Candlelight Records 002MLPFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album |
| 1993 | UK | Candlelight Records CANDLE 002 MLPFirst year12", EP, White Label | 12", EP, White Label |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Back On Black BOBV034LP12", EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | UK | Back On Black BOBV034LP12", EP, Reissue, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", EP, Reissue, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2009 | Spain | Black Sleeves BLACK - 123PD12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR2014-2312", Single Sided, EP, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", Single Sided, EP, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2014 | UK | Hammerheart Records HHR2014-2312", Single Sided, EP, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Single Sided, EP, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | UK & US | Candlelight Records CANDLE722132 / Spinefarm Records CANDLE72213212", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | UK & US | Candlelight Records CANDLE722132 / Spinefarm Records CANDLE72213212", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Candlelight Records CANDLE50010812", EP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", EP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Candlelight Records CANDLE500108 / Spinefarm Records 0060243500108112", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | Europe | Candlelight Records CANDLE50069412", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1I Am The Black Wizards
- A2Wrath Of The Tyrant
- B1Night Of The Graveless Souls
- B2Cosmic Keys To My Creations & Times
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Emperor are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Emperor are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1993 and 2022.
When was Emperor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK. One of them is Candlelight Records CANDLE 002MLP.
How do I tell if my copy of Emperor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CANDLE 002MLP, CANDLE 002 MLP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CANDLE 002 MLP - A1 PR - M and CANDLE 002 MLP - B1 PR - M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Emperor 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.
