Country unknown
April 29, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Inside Out Music IOMLP 449Inside Out Music 88985307961
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · White
HakenAffinity
Vinyl pressings
Affinity
by Haken · 2016
11 pressings4 countriesProgressive MetalRock
Affinity 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 Affinity
4 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.
US
April 29, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Inside Out Music IOMLP 449Inside Out Music 88985307961
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Orange
Europe
April 29, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Inside Out Music IOMLP 449Inside Out Music 88985307961
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album · 180g
Germany
April 29, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Inside Out Music IOMLP 449Inside Out Music 88985307961
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Clear
- Runout / matrix
BG24555-01 A1 JPSide A
BG24555-01 B1 JPSide B
BG24555-02 C1 JPSide C
BG24555-02 D1 JPSide D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Unknown | Inside Out Music IOMLP 449 / Inside Out Music 88985307961First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Inside Out Music IOMLP 449 / Inside Out Music 88985307961First yearLP, Album, CD, Album | LP, Album, CD, Album |
| 2016 | Germany | Inside Out Music IOMLP 449 / Inside Out Music 88985307961First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Inside Out Music IOMLP 449 / Inside Out Music 88985307961First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Inside Out Music IOMLP 579 / Inside Out Music 19439819561LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Inside Out Music IOMLP 579 / Inside Out Music 19439819561LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Reissue | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Reissue |
| 2021 | Germany | Inside Out Music IOMLP 579 / Inside Out Music 19439819561LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Inside Out Music IOMLP 579 / Inside Out Music 19439819561LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Inside Out Music IOMLP 579 / Inside Out Music 19439819561LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Inside Out Music IOMLP 579 / Inside Out Music 19439819561LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | USA & Europe | Inside Out Music IOMLP 579 / Inside Out Music 19439819561LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Affinity.Exe
- A2Initiate
- A31985
- A4Lapse
- B1The Architect
- C1Earthrise
- C2Red Giant
- D1The Endless Knot
- D2Bound By Gravity
- CD-1Affinity.Exe01:24
- CD-2Initiate04:16
- CD-3198509:09
- CD-4Lapse04:44
- CD-5The Architect15:40
- CD-6Earthrise04:48
- CD-7Red Giant06:06
- CD-8The Endless Knot05:50
- CD-9Bound By Gravity09:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Affinity are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Affinity are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2016 and 2021.
When was Affinity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2016, in US, Europe, Germany. One of them is Inside Out Music IOMLP 449, released April 29, 2016.
How do I tell if my copy of Affinity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IOMLP 449) 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 Affinity 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.