US
September 23, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 88985348281
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Silver
- Runout / matrix
BG44929-01 A1 MKSide A
BG44929-01 B1 MKSide B
Vinyl pressings
Winter's Gate
by Insomnium · 2016
17 pressings6 countriesMelodic Death MetalRock
Winter's Gate 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 Winter's Gate
6 pressings came out in 2016, the album's first year, in 4 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
September 23, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 88985348281
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · White
Europe
September 23, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 88985348281
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album
- Runout / matrix
BG44929-01 A1 MK 88985348281 I + ^Side A, etched
BG44929-01 B1 MK 88985348281 = ^Side B, etched
AG44931-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Finland
September 23, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 88985348281
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Numbered · Gold
Germany
September 23, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 88985348281
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Red
Germany
September 23, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 88985348281
- Format
- LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Clear
- Runout / matrix
BG44929-01 A1 MK 88985348281 /\ ISide A
BG44929-01 B1 MK 88985348281Side B
AG4431-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbHCD
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.
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Century Media 88985348281First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Century Media 88985348281First yearLP, Album, CD, Album | LP, Album, CD, Album |
| 2016 | Finland | Century Media 88985348281First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Germany | Century Media 88985348281First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Germany | Century Media 88985348281First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Century Media 88985348281First yearLP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Finland | Century Media 88985348281LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-2031 / Century Media 88985348281LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-2031LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-2031LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2021 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-2031LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-2031LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Century Media 19658868891LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Century Media 19658868891LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2025 | Italy | Century Media / DeAgostiniLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-2031 / Century Media 88985348281LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-2031 / Century Media 88985348281LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- LP-AWinter's Gate Pt.I18:00
- LP-BWinter's Gate Pt.II21:00
- CDWinter's Gate40:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Winter's Gate are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Winter's Gate are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2016 and 2025.
When was Winter's Gate first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2016, in US, Europe, Finland, Germany. One of them is Century Media 88985348281, released September 23, 2016.
How do I tell if my copy of Winter's Gate is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 88985348281) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BG44929-01 A1 MK and BG44929-01 B1 MK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Winter's Gate 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.