Germany
October 20, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Massacre Records MAS PD0400
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
ELDORADO MAS PD 0400 A - 8982 -
ELDORADO MAS PD 0400 B - 8982 -
King DiamondThe Puppet Master
Vinyl pressings
The Puppet Master
by King Diamond · 2003
12 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalRock
The Puppet Master was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Puppet Master
2 pressings came out in 2003, 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
2003- Label and catalog number
- Massacre Records MAS LP0400
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | Massacre Records MAS LP0400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2003 | Germany | Massacre Records MAS PD0400First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Germany | Massacre Records MAS LP0681LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15246-1LP, Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2013 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15246-7LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-15270-1LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25072-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2019 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15246-1 / Metal Blade Records 3984-15246-7LP, Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Etched, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15246-7 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16118-7LP, 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 3984-15246-7 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16118-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-15246-7 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16118-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK | Metal Blade Records 3984-15246-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Midnight
- A2The Puppet Master
- A3Magic
- A4Emerencia
- A5Blue Eyes
- A6The Ritual
- B1No More Me
- B2Blood To Walk
- B3Darkness
- B4So Sad
- B5Christmas
- B6Living Dead
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Puppet Master are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Puppet Master are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2003 and 2026.
When was The Puppet Master first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in Germany. One of them is Massacre Records MAS PD0400, released October 20, 2003.
How do I tell if my copy of The Puppet Master is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAS PD0400, MAS LP0400) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ELDORADO MAS PD 0400 A - 8982 - and ELDORADO MAS PD 0400 B - 8982 -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Puppet Master 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.
