Germany
October 16, 2009- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 2345-1Nuclear Blast 27361 23451
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered
EpicaDesign Your Universe
Vinyl pressings
Design Your Universe
by Epica · 2009
10 pressings3 countriesPower MetalSymphonic MetalRock
Design Your Universe was first pressed on vinyl in 2009. 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 Design Your Universe
1 pressing came out in 2009, 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.
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 2345LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2009 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 2345-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 23451First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 4129-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 41291LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 4129-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 41291LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 4129-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 41291LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Europe | Back On Black BOBV580LPLTDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | UK | Back On Black BOBV580LPLTDLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 50629LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 50629LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 41292LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Samadhi - Prelude1:27
- A2Resign To Surrender - A New Age Dawns - Part IV6:19
- A3Unleashed5:48
- A4Martyr Of The Free Word5:03
- B1Our Destiny6:00
- Kingdom Of Heaven - A New Age Dawns - Part V
- C1The Price Of Freedom - Interlude1:14
- C2Burn To A Cinder5:41
- C3Tides Of Time5:34
- C4Deconstruct4:14
- C5Semblance Of Liberty5:42
- D1White Waters4:44
- D2Design Your Universe - A New Age Dawns - Part VI9:29
- D3Incentive4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Design Your Universe are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Design Your Universe are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2009 and 2025.
When was Design Your Universe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2009, in Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 2345-1, released October 16, 2009.
How do I tell if my copy of Design Your Universe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 2345-1) 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 Design Your Universe 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.
