Country unknown
September 30, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1Nuclear Blast 27361 36871
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue
EpicaThe Holographic Principle
Vinyl pressings
The Holographic Principle
by Epica · 2016
10 pressings3 countriesProgressive MetalSymphonic MetalRock
The Holographic Principle was first pressed on vinyl in 2016. 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 The Holographic Principle
7 pressings came out in 2016, 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.
Europe
September 30, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1Nuclear Blast 27361 36871
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
September 30, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1Nuclear Blast 27361 36871
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Bi-coloured Pink/Purple
Germany
September 30, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1Nuclear Blast 27361 36871
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear
Germany
September 30, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1Nuclear Blast 27361 36871
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
Germany
September 30, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3687-5
- Format
- Box Set, Limited Edition, CD, Album, CD, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
NB 3687-1 1+ BG44813-01 A1 SJLP, Side A
NB 3687-1 1+ BG44813-01 B1 SJLP, Side B
NB 3687-1 BG44813-02 C1 SJLP, Side C
NB 3687-1 BG44813-02 D1 SJLP, Side D
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.
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Unknown | Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 36871First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 36871First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2016 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 36871First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 36871LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2016 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 36871First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 36871First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 3687-5First yearBox Set, Limited Edition, CD, Album, CD, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | Box Set, Limited Edition, CD, Album, CD, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2016 | Netherlands | Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 36871First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 36871LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 38193LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Eidola2:39
- A2Edge Of The Blade4:34
- A3A Phantasmic Parade4:36
- A4Universal Death Squad6:38
- B1Divide And Conquer7:48
- B2Beyond The Matrix6:26
- B3Once Upon A Nightmare7:08
- C1The Cosmic Algorithm4:54
- C2Ascension - Dream State Armageddon5:15
- C3Dancing In A Hurricane5:26
- D1Tear Down Your Walls5:03
- D2The Holographic Principle - A Profound Understanding Of Reality11:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Holographic Principle are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Holographic Principle are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2016 and 2025.
When was The Holographic Principle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2016, in Europe, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 3687-1, released September 30, 2016.
How do I tell if my copy of The Holographic Principle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 3687-1, NB 3687-5) 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 The Holographic Principle 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.
