Germany
October 1, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 77104-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Master Killer
by Merauder · 1995
18 pressings3 countriesHardcoreMetalcoreGroove MetalThrash
Master Killer was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Killer
1 pressing came out in 1995, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Germany | Century Media 77104-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Germany | Dead Serious RecordingsLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2006 | Germany | Dead Serious RecordingsLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | US | Reaper Records RR11LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | US | Reaper Records RR11LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | US | Reaper Records RR11LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Germany | Demons Run Amok Entertainment DRA130LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | Demons Run Amok Entertainment DRA 130LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | Demons Run Amok Entertainment DRA130 / Century Media DRA 130LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2018 | Germany | Demons Run Amok Entertainment DRA130LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Netherlands | Rebellion Records RR246LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Netherlands | Rebellion Records RR246LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Netherlands | Rebellion Records RR246LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Netherlands | Rebellion Records RR246LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2023 | Netherlands | Rebellion Records RR246LPRPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Netherlands | Rebellion Records RR315LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2025 | Netherlands | Rebellion Records RR315LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
| 2026 | US | Kingside RecordsLP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Time Ends
- A2Life Is Pain
- A3Mirror Shows Black
- A4Master Killer
- A5Downfall Of Christ
- B1Dead End Path
- B2Take By Force
- B3Fear Of Sin
- B4Besiege The Messes
- B5Crossfire
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Master Killer are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Master Killer are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 2026.
When was Master Killer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Germany. One of them is Century Media 77104-1, released October 1, 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of Master Killer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 77104-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Master Killer 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.