Germany
1999- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-14242-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MB 14242-1A SSTSide A, etched
MB 14242-1B SSTSide B, etched
Vinyl pressings
9
by Mercyful Fate · 1999
16 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalRock
9 was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 9
2 pressings came out in 1999, 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.
Germany
1999- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 3984-14242-1 PD
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
MB 14242-1 A SGT
MB 14242-1 B SGT
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-14242-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1999 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-14242-1 PDFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1999 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-14242-1LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV149LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV149LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | UK | Back On Black BOBV149LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25029-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25029-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25029-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25029-1LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | USA & Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25065-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25029-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2023 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25219-1 / Metal Blade Records 039842521916LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25029-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25219-1 / Metal Blade Records 039842521961LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | UK | Metal Blade Records 3984-25029-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Last Rites
- A2Church Of Saint Anne
- A3Sold My Soul
- A4House On The Hill
- A5Burn In Hell
- B1The Grave
- B2Insane
- B3Kiss The Demon
- B4Buried Alive
- B59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 9 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of 9 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1999 and 2026.
When was 9 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Germany. One of them is Metal Blade Records 3984-14242-1.
How do I tell if my copy of 9 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3984-14242-1, 3984-14242-1 PD) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MB 14242-1A SST and MB 14242-1B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 9 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.
