Europe
April 7, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Peaceville VILELP645Peaceville vilelp645
- Format
- LP, Limited Edition · Clear, 180g
- Runout / matrix
BG 62636-01 A1 KR VILELP645Side A
BG 62636-01 B1 KR VILELP645Side B
Vinyl pressings
The Dawn Of The Black Hearts
by Mayhem · 2017
32 pressings7 countriesBlack MetalRock
The Dawn Of The Black Hearts was first pressed on vinyl in 2017. 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 Dawn Of The Black Hearts
2 pressings came out in 2017, 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.
UK & Europe
2017- Label and catalog number
- Peaceville VILELP672
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VILELP645 BG62636-01 A1 KRSide A
VILELP645 BG62636-01 B1 KRSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Colombia | Warmaster Records ANTI GRISHNACKH 001LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1997 | Unknown | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
2010s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Unknown | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Unofficial Release, Compilation · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, Compilation · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Colombia | Not On Label (Mayhem) ANTI-GRISHNACKH 001LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2013 | US | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2013 | US | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl | LP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Unknown | Not On LabelLP, Limited Edition, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2014 | US | Not On Label (Mayhem Self-released)LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | UK & Europe | Peaceville VILELP672First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2017 | Europe | Peaceville VILELP645 / Peaceville vilelp645First yearLP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Reek Of Death RecordsLP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc |
| 2018 | US | Reek Of Death RecordsLP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Limited, Picture disc |
2020s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Unknown | Not On LabelLP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2020 | Unknown | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Unknown | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Reek Of Death RecordsLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Switzerland | Not On Label (Mayhem) 2021-001LP, Album, Numbered, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Reek Of Death RecordsLP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Unknown | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2022 | US | Reek Of Death RecordsLP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Reek Of Death RecordsLP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Unknown | Reek Of Death RecordsLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Die Hard DIE678LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2024 | Italy | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2025 | Unknown | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2025 | Germany | Not On LabelLP, Limited Edition, Repress, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Repress, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2026 | Unknown | Reek Of Death RecordsLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Mayhem)LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Mayhem) ANTI GRISHNACKH 001LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Europe | Not On LabelLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Deathcrush3:35
- A2Necrolust3:48
- A3Funeral Fog6:51
- A4Freezing Moon6:18
- B1Carnage3:58
- B2Buried By Time And Dust5:35
- B3Chainsaw Gutsfuck4:10
- B4Pure Fucking Armaggedon3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dawn Of The Black Hearts are there?
32 vinyl pressings of The Dawn Of The Black Hearts are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1995 and 2026.
When was The Dawn Of The Black Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2017, in Europe, UK & Europe. One of them is Peaceville VILELP645, released April 7, 2017.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dawn Of The Black Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VILELP645, VILELP672) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BG 62636-01 A1 KR VILELP645 and BG 62636-01 B1 KR VILELP645. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Dawn Of The Black Hearts 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.
