Germany
October 20, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Malicious Records MR013LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MR 013 ASide A
MR 013 BSide B
Vinyl pressings
Under The Sign Of Hell
by Gorgoroth · 1997
17 pressings5 countriesBlack MetalRock
Under The Sign Of Hell was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Under The Sign Of Hell
2 pressings came out in 1997, 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.
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Malicious Records MR 013
- Format
- LP, Picture Disc, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MR 013 ASide A, Etched
MR 013 BSide B, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany | Malicious Records MR 013First yearLP, Picture Disc, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1997 | Germany | Malicious Records MR013TPLP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1997 | Germany | Malicious Records MR013LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Norway | Back On Black BOBV043LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2005 | Poland | Agonia Records ARLP024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2005 | UK | Back On Black BOBV043LPLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV131LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV131LPLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR100LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR100LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR100LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR100LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2018 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR100LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR100LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Soulseller Records SSR100LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Soulseller Records SSR100LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR100LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Revelation Of Doom3:15
- A2Krig2:43
- A3Funeral Procession3:01
- A4Profetens Åpenbaring5:20
- A5Postludium1:33
- B1Ødeleggelse Og Undergang4:27
- B2Blood Stains The Circle2:42
- B3The Rite Of Infernal Invocation6:48
- B4The Devil Is Calling3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Under The Sign Of Hell are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Under The Sign Of Hell are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1997 and 2025.
When was Under The Sign Of Hell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Germany. One of them is Malicious Records MR013LP, released October 20, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of Under The Sign Of Hell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MR013LP, MR 013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MR 013 A and MR 013 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Under The Sign Of Hell 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.
