Germany
April 2, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NBT 5818-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Violet
- Runout / matrix
NBT 5818-1 BK27732-01 A1Side A
NBT 5818-1 BK27732-01 B1Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Skyfall
by Helloween · 2021
12 pressings1 countryPower MetalHeavy MetalRock
Skyfall 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 Skyfall
12 pressings came out in 2021, 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
April 2, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NBT 5757-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Red/Black Splatter
- Runout / matrix
NBT 5757-1 AT BK27717-01 A1 HLSide A
NBT 5757-1 AT BK27717-01 B1 HLSide B
Germany
April 2, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NBT 5818-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Splatter
- Runout / matrix
NBT 5818-1 BK27732-01 A1Side A
NBT 5818-1 BK27732-01 B1Side B
Germany
April 2, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NBT 5757-5
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc
Germany
April 2, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NBT 5818-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Marbled
Germany
April 2, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NBT 5757-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NBT 5757-1 AT BK27717-01 A1 HLSide A
NBT 5757-1 AT BK27717-01 B1 HLSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5757-4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5818-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5757-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5818-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5757-5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5818-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5757-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5757-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5818-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5757-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5757-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NBT 5757-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ASkyfall (Single Edit)07:20
- BSkyfall (Exclusive Alternative Vocals Mix)12:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skyfall are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Skyfall are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Skyfall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2021, in Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast NBT 5818-1, released April 2, 2021.
How do I tell if my copy of Skyfall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBT 5818-1, NBT 5757-1, NBT 5757-5, NBT 5757-4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBT 5818-1 BK27732-01 A1 and NBT 5818-1 BK27732-01 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skyfall 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.
