France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Black Dragon Records BD 024
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M3 356579 2 Ʈ BD 024 A₁ YPARTX 92533 2Runout Side A
M6 356340 2 Ʈ BD 024 B YPARTX 92534 1Runout Side B
yPartx 92.533Label A
yPartx 92.534Label B
Vinyl pressings
Mystification
by Manilla Road · 1987
16 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Mystification was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Mystification
2 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Roadster Records MR 1004
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Black Dragon Records BD 024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Roadster Records MR 1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Iron Glory RecordsLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 244LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 244LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2012 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 244LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 581LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 581LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 581LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 581LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 581LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 581LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2024 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 581PDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 581PDLP, Album, Numbered, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Album, Numbered, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 581LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 581LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Masque Of The Red Death5:20
- A2Valley Of Unrest3:36
- A3Spirits Of The Dead4:21
- A4Haunted Palace4:19
- A5Mystification5:34
- B1Up From The Crypt2:47
- B2Children Of The Night6:54
- B3Dragon Star5:50
- B4Death By The Hammer3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mystification are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mystification are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 2024.
When was Mystification first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, US. One of them is Black Dragon Records BD 024.
How do I tell if my copy of Mystification is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BD 024, MR 1004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M3 356579 2 Ʈ BD 024 A₁ YPARTX 92533 2 and M6 356340 2 Ʈ BD 024 B YPARTX 92534 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mystification 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.
