Netherlands
1995- Label and catalog number
- Damnation Damnation 5
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
DO 5 ASide A
DO 5 BSide B
GehennaFirst Spell
Vinyl pressings
First Spell
by Gehenna · 1995
14 pressings4 countriesBlack MetalRock
First Spell was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 First Spell
1 pressing came out in 1995, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Netherlands | Damnation Damnation 5First year12", Mini-Album, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Mini-Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Unknown | Damnation Damnation 512", Mini-Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Mini-Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2013 | Unknown | Damnation12", Mini-Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", Mini-Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Spain | Black Sleeves BLACK 137LP12", EP, 12", All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", EP, 12", All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Spain | Black Sleeves BLACK 137LP12", EP, 12", All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", EP, 12", All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
2020s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Norway | Indie Recordings INDIE012LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | Norway | Indie Recordings INDIE012LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Darkness Shall Rise Productions DSR 266 LPLP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Darkness Shall Rise Productions DSR 266 LPLP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2024 | Germany | Darkness Shall Rise Productions DSR 266 LPLP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2024 | Germany | Darkness Shall Rise Productions DSR 266 LPLP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered | LP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered |
| 2025 | Germany | Darkness Shall Rise Productions DSR 266 LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited |
| 2025 | Germany | Darkness Shall Rise Productions DSR 266 LPLP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Germany | Darkness Shall Rise Productions DSR 266 LPLP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1The Shivering Voice Of The Ghost
- A2Unearthly Loose Palace
- A3Angelwings And Ravenclaws
- B1The Conquering Of Hirsir
- B2Morning Star
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Spell are there?
14 vinyl pressings of First Spell are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1995 and 2026.
When was First Spell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Netherlands. One of them is Damnation Damnation 5.
How do I tell if my copy of First Spell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Damnation 5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DO 5 A and DO 5 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Spell 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.