UK
2008- Label and catalog number
- Back On Black BOBV079LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Grey
- Runout / matrix
75596E1/ASide A stamped
75596E2/ASide B stamped
75596E3/ASide C stamped
75596E4/ASide D stamped
Vinyl pressings
obZen
by Meshuggah · 2008
20 pressings5 countriesProgressive MetalGroove MetalDeath MetalExperimental
obZen was first pressed on vinyl in 2008. 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 obZen
2 pressings came out in 2008, 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.
US
2008- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 1937-1Nuclear Blast 1937-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red Translucent
- Runout / matrix
NBA1937-1AA Side runout, Hand-etched
NBA1937-1BB Side runout, Hand-etched
NBA1937-1CC Side runout, Hand-etched
NBA1937-1DD Side runout, Hand-etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK | Back On Black BOBV079LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2008 | UK | Back On Black BOBV079LPLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2008 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 1937-1 / Nuclear Blast 1937-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 4670-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 46701LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 4670 / Nuclear Blast 4670LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 46701 / Nuclear Blast NB 4670-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 4670-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 46701LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 4670 / Nuclear Blast 4670LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2019 | USA & Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 4670 / Nuclear Blast 4670LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 46701 / Nuclear Blast NB 4670-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2023 | Germany | Atomic FireLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2023 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0088VLP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0088VLP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0088VLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0088VLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0088VLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Germany | Atomic Fire AF0088VLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Atomic Fire AF0088VLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0088VLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Atomic Fire AF0088VLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Combustion4:08
- A2Electric Red5:51
- B1Bleed7:22
- B2Lethargica5:47
- C1Obzen4:24
- C2This Spiteful Snake4:52
- C3Pineal Gland Optics5:12
- D1Pravus5:10
- D2Dancers To A Discordant System9:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of obZen are there?
20 vinyl pressings of obZen are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2008 and 2023.
When was obZen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2008, in UK, US. One of them is Back On Black BOBV079LP.
How do I tell if my copy of obZen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BOBV079LP, NB 1937-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 75596E1/A and 75596E2/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is obZen 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.
