Germany
1996- Label and catalog number
- Massacre Records MAS LP0103
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
King DiamondThe Graveyard
Vinyl pressings
The Graveyard
by King Diamond · 1996
13 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalHorror RockRock
The Graveyard was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 The Graveyard
1 pressing came out in 1996, 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Germany | Massacre Records MAS LP0103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1996 | Germany | Massacre RecordsLP, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing, Limited |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Germany | Massacre Records MAS LP0662LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2009 | Germany | Massacre Records MAS LP0662LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Germany | Massacre Records MAS LP0662LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15405-1LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2015 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15405-1LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2017 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15405-1LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| 2018 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25067-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15405-1 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16121-7LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-15405-1 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16121-6LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15405-1 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16121-7LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK | Metal Blade Records 3984-15405-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Graveyard1:22
- A2Black Hill Sanitarium4:28
- A3Waiting4:26
- A4Heads On The Wall6:20
- A5Whispers0:32
- A6I'm Not A Stranger4:04
- A7Digging Graves6:56
- B1Meet Me At Midnight4:47
- B2Sleep Tight Little Baby5:38
- B3Daddy3:22
- B4Trick Or Treat5:09
- B5Up From The Grave3:18
- B6I Am5:51
- B7Lucy Forever4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Graveyard are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Graveyard are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1996 and 2026.
When was The Graveyard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in Germany. One of them is Massacre Records MAS LP0103.
How do I tell if my copy of The Graveyard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAS LP0103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Graveyard 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.
