Germany
October 1, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 039
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB 039-ASide A
NB 039-BSide B
Vinyl pressings
Beyond The Unknown
by Incubus · 1990
17 pressings3 countriesDeath MetalThrashRock
Beyond The Unknown was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Beyond The Unknown
2 pressings came out in 1990, 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
October 1, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 039
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
NB 039-ASide A
NB 039-BSide B
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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 039LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 039LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 039First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC015LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2016 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC015LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC015LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 732LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 732LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 732LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2020 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 732LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 732LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 732LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 732LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 732LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 732LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 732LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Certain Accuracy5:34
- A2The Deceived Ones3:23
- A3Curse Of The Damned Cities5:33
- A4Beyond The Unknown4:30
- B1Freezing Torment5:04
- B2Massacre Of The Unborn4:58
- B3On The Burial Ground6:09
- B4Mortify3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beyond The Unknown are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Beyond The Unknown are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 2024.
When was Beyond The Unknown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 039, released October 1, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Beyond The Unknown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB 039-A and NB 039-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beyond The Unknown 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.