UK
June 18, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 4858-7Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-7
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue
Vinyl pressings
Helloween
by Helloween · 2021
27 pressings6 countriesHeavy MetalPower MetalRock
Helloween was first pressed on vinyl in 2021. 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 Helloween
19 pressings came out in 2021, the album's first year, in 6 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
June 18, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NBT 5878-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold
- Runout / matrix
NBT 5878-1A-1Side A
NBT 5878-1. B'Side B
NBT 5878-1. C'Side C
NBT 5878-1. D'Side D
Europe
June 18, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-3
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Hologram
- Runout / matrix
5E1Side A
223289E2/ASide B
5E3Side C
223289E4/ASide D
Europe
June 18, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NBT 5878-4
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
Europe
June 18, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-4
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, CD, All Media, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
NBT 5878-1A-1Side A, runout
NBT 5878-1. B'Side B, runout
NBT 5878-1. C'Side C, runout
NBT 5878-1. D'Side D, runout
Europe
June 18, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-7
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Glow In The Dark
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | USA & Europe | Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-7First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NBT 5878-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-3First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NBT 5878-4First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2021 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-4First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, CD, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, CD, Album, CD, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-7First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-4First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, CD, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, CD, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NBT 5878-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Finland | Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-7First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | France | Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-7First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-7First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-7First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-4First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, CD, All Media, Limited Edition, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, CD, All Media, Limited Edition, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-4First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, CD, All Media, Limited Edition, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, CD, Album, CD, All Media, Limited Edition, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | UK | Nuclear Blast 4858-7 / Nuclear Blast NBT 4858-7First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Out For The Glory7:19
- A2Fear Of The Fallen5:39
- A3Best Time3:36
- A4Mass Pollution4:15
- B1Angels4:42
- B2Rise Without Chains4:56
- B3Indestructible4:43
- B4Robot King7:08
- C1Cyanide3:29
- C2Orbit1:05
- C3Skyfall12:11
- D1Down In The Dumps6:01
- D2Golden Times4:48
- D3Save My Hide3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Helloween are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Helloween are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2021 and 2022.
When was Helloween first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2021, in UK, Europe, Finland, France and more. One of them is Nuclear Blast 4858-7, released June 18, 2021.
How do I tell if my copy of Helloween is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4858-7, NBT 5878-1, NBT 4858-3, NBT 5878-4) 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 Helloween 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.
