Brazil
1995- Label and catalog number
- Hellion Records HEL 023-1
- Format
- Album, LP
- Runout / matrix
BMG HEL--023--1--A [further matrix code not completely readable]Side A
BMG HEL--023--1--B [further matrix code not completely readable]Side B
KatatoniaDance Of December Souls
Vinyl pressings
Dance Of December Souls
by Katatonia · 1995
11 pressings6 countriesDoom MetalBlack MetalGothic MetalRock
Dance Of December Souls was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Dance Of December Souls
1 pressing came out in 1995, 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.
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.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sweden | No Fashion Records NFRLP 006LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1995 | Brazil | Hellion Records HEL 023-1First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Finland | Svart Records SVR 007LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2010 | Finland | Svart Records SVR 007LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2010 | Finland | Svart Records SVR 007LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2010 | Finland | Svart Records SVR 007LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2014 | UK & Europe | Peaceville VILELP482LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP851LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP851LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2020 | UK | Peaceville VILELP851LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | UK | Peaceville VILELP1090LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Seven Dreaming Souls (Intro)
- A2Gateways Of Bereavement
- A3In Silence Enshrined
- A4Without God
- A5Elohim Meth
- B1Velvet Thorns (Of Drynwhyl)
- B2Tomb Of Insomnia
- B3Dancing December
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance Of December Souls are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dance Of December Souls are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1993 and 2023.
When was Dance Of December Souls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Brazil. One of them is Hellion Records HEL 023-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance Of December Souls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HEL 023-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BMG HEL--023--1--A [further matrix code not completely readable] and BMG HEL--023--1--B [further matrix code not completely readable]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance Of December Souls 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.