Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 040
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB 040-ASide A
NB 040-BSide B
MasterMaster
Vinyl pressings
Master
by Master · 1990
10 pressings4 countriesDeath MetalRock
Master was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Master
1 pressing came out in 1990, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 040LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | Brazil | Rock Brigade Records RBR400LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Czech Republic | Doomentia Records DOOM050LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Czech Republic | Doomentia Records DOOM050LP2LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2017 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR2017-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR2017-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR2017-01LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR2022-26LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2012-26LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Pledge Of Allegiance
- A2Unknown Soldier
- A3Mangled Dehumanization
- A4Pay To Die
- A5Funeral Bitch
- B1Master
- B2Bass Solo / Children Of The Grave
- B3Terrorizer
- B4The Truth
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Master are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Master are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1990 and 2026.
When was Master first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 040.
How do I tell if my copy of Master is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB 040-A and NB 040-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.