UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7243 8 29004 1 2
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Blue
- Runout / matrix
8290041 A-01-1- 1 DSide A runout
8290041 B-01-1- 1 DSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Youthanasia
by Megadeth · 1994
18 pressings11 countriesHeavy MetalThrashSpeed MetalAlternative Metal
Youthanasia was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Youthanasia
4 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Brazil
1994- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 068 829004 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
829004-1-ASide A Runout Etched
829004-1-BSide B Runout Etched
Greece
1994- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7243 8 29004 1 2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8290041 BSide B
South Korea
1994- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EKPL-0418
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: EKPD 0418 ASide A Runout Etched
Side B: EKPD 0418 BSide B Runout Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Brazil | Capitol Records 068 829004 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | Greece | Capitol Records 7243 8 29004 1 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | South Korea | Capitol Records EKPL-0418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | UK | Capitol Records 7243 8 29004 1 2First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | USA, Canada & Europe | Capitol Records B0021521-01 / UMe B0021521-01LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 2014 | UK & Europe | Universal Music Group International 0602537976515LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2014 | US | Capitol Records B0021521-01 / UMe B0021521-01LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Picture disc |
2020s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 7243 8 29004 1 2LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Capitol Records 7243 8 29004 1 2LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2023 | Europe | Capitol Records 7243 8 29004 1 2LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Capitol Records 7243 8 29004 1 2LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2024 | Europe | Capitol Records 7243 8 29004 1 2LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Capitol Records 7243 8 29004 1 2LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Not On Label 08292502-14 / Not On Label STMV – 08292502-14LP, Album, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | USA, Canada & Europe | Capitol Records B0021521-01 / UMe B0021521-01LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 2025 | Russia & CIS | STMV 08292502-14LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK & Europe | Capitol Records 00199957311250 / UMe 00199957311250LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2026 | USA & Canada | Capitol Records 199957311250 / UMe 199957311250LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Reckoning Day4:35
- A2Train Of Consequences3:26
- A3Addicted To Chaos5:26
- A4A Tout Le Monde4:28
- A5Elysian Fields4:03
- A6The Killing Road3:57
- B1Blood Of Heroes3:57
- B2Family Tree4:07
- B3Youthanasia4:09
- B4I Thought I Knew It All3:44
- B5Black Curtains3:39
- B6Victory4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Youthanasia are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Youthanasia are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1994 and 2026.
When was Youthanasia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, Brazil, Greece, South Korea. One of them is Capitol Records 7243 8 29004 1 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Youthanasia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 8 29004 1 2, 068 829004 1, EKPL-0418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8290041 A-01-1- 1 D and 8290041 B-01-1- 1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Youthanasia 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.
