Netherlands
November 16, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Hammerheart Records HHR2012-36
- Format
- LP, Picture Disc, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
BC91000-01 A1 H1Side A - Stamped
BC91000-01 B1 H1Side B - Stamped
EmperorWrath Of The Tyrant
Vinyl pressings
Wrath Of The Tyrant
by Emperor · 2012
10 pressings5 countriesBlack MetalRock
Wrath Of The Tyrant was first pressed on vinyl in 2012. 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 Wrath Of The Tyrant
1 pressing came out in 2012, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Norway | Head Not Found HNF 006-66LPLP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 1995 | Norway | Head Not Found HNF 006-66LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1997 | Netherlands | Damnation 7LP, Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR2012-36First yearLP, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Candlelight Records 0602508995491 / Spinefarm Records 0602508995491LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2020 | US | Candlelight Records 602508995705 / Spinefarm Records 602508995705LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Candlelight Records CANDLE899589 / Spinefarm Records CANDLE899589LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Candlelight Records CANDLE899570 / Spinefarm Records CANDLE899570LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Candlelight Records CANDLE899549 / Spinefarm Records 602508995491LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2024 | Europe | Pure Holocaust Records PHR-04LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction
- A2Ancient Queen
- A3My Empires Doom
- A4Forgotten Centuries
- A5Night Of The Graveless Souls
- B1Moon Over Kara-Shehr
- B2Witches Sabbath
- B3Lord Of The Storms
- B4Wrath Of The Tyrant
- B5The End
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wrath Of The Tyrant are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wrath Of The Tyrant are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1995 and 2024.
When was Wrath Of The Tyrant first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2012, in Netherlands. One of them is Hammerheart Records HHR2012-36, released November 16, 2012.
How do I tell if my copy of Wrath Of The Tyrant is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HHR2012-36) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BC91000-01 A1 H1 and BC91000-01 B1 H1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wrath Of The Tyrant 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.
