UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Misanthropy Records amazon 012
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
DFI-97-10 AMAZON 01 2 LP A1Side A
DFI-97-10 AMAZON 01 2 LP B1Side B
MayhemWolf's Lair Abyss
Vinyl pressings
Wolf's Lair Abyss
by Mayhem · 1997
12 pressings3 countriesBlack MetalRock
Wolf's Lair Abyss was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Wolf's Lair Abyss
2 pressings came out in 1997, 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.
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Misanthropy Records AMAZON CPD 012Misanthropy Records CPD 021
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Picture Disc
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.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | UK | Misanthropy Records amazon 012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1997 | UK | Misanthropy Records AMAZON CPD 012 / Misanthropy Records CPD 021First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1997 | UK | Misanthropy Records AMAZON 012 LP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK | Back On Black BOBV103LP / Back On Black bobv103lp12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue |
| 2008 | UK | Back On Black BOBV103LP / Back On Black bobv103lp12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM378LPB-I10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Unknown | Soulseller Records SSR132LP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR132LP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR132LP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR132LP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR132LP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Netherlands | Soulseller Records SSR132LP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1The Vortex Void Of Inhumanity2:20
- A2I Am Thy Labyrinth5:25
- A3Fall Of Seraphs6:02
- B1Ancient Skin5:28
- B2Symbols Of Bloodswords5:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wolf's Lair Abyss are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Wolf's Lair Abyss are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1997 and 2025.
When was Wolf's Lair Abyss first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK. One of them is Misanthropy Records amazon 012.
How do I tell if my copy of Wolf's Lair Abyss is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use amazon 012, AMAZON CPD 012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DFI-97-10 AMAZON 01 2 LP A1 and DFI-97-10 AMAZON 01 2 LP B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wolf's Lair Abyss 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.
