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Abigail II: The Revenge

by King Diamond · 2002

16 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalRock

Abigail II: The Revenge was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 Abigail II: The Revenge

1 pressing came out in 2002, 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

January 28, 2002
Label and catalog number
Metal Blade Records 3984-14379-1
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

MB-14379-1 A DMM H.P.Side A, hand etched

MB-14379-1 B DMM H.P.Side B, hand etched

MB-14379-1 C DMM H.P.Side C, hand etched

MB-14379-1 D DMM H.P.Side D, hand etched

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 16 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

2000s4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2002GermanyMetal Blade RecordsLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressingLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing
2002GermanyMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
2007EuropeMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1PDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Picture discLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc
2007EuropeMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1PDLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing
2010s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2012EuropeMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2012GermanyMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl
2012GermanyMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited
2012GermanyMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited
2018USA & EuropeMetal Blade Records 3984-25069-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture discLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc
2018EuropeMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
2020s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2022EuropeMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
2024EuropeMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
2024EuropeMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16117-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl
2024EuropeMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16117-7LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinylLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl
2024EuropeMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16117-7LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited
2026UKMetal Blade Records 3984-14379-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl

Tracklist

  1. A1Spare This Life
  2. A2The Storm
  3. A3Mansion In Sorrow
  4. B1Miriam
  5. B2Little One
  6. B3Slippery Stairs
  7. C1The Crypt
  8. C2Broken Glass
  9. C3More Than Pain
  10. D1The Wheelchair
  11. D2Spirits
  12. D3Mommy
  13. D4Sorry Dear

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Abigail II: The Revenge are there?

16 vinyl pressings of Abigail II: The Revenge are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2002 and 2026.

When was Abigail II: The Revenge first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 2002, in Germany. One of them is Metal Blade Records 3984-14379-1, released January 28, 2002.

How do I tell if my copy of Abigail II: The Revenge is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3984-14379-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MB-14379-1 A DMM H.P. and MB-14379-1 B DMM H.P.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Abigail II: The Revenge 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.

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