Switzerland
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chainsaw Murder Records CM 004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CM 004-A R.SO.Side A
CM 004-B R.SO.Side B
Vinyl pressings
Extreme Cold Weather
by Messiah · 1987
18 pressings5 countriesThrashRock
Extreme Cold Weather was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Extreme Cold Weather
3 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chainsaw Murder Records CM 004
- Format
- LP, Album · Red
Germany & Switzerland
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chainsaw Murder Records CM 004
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Translucent
- Runout / matrix
CM 004-A R.SO. Made in GermanySide A
CM 004-B R.SO. Made in GermanySide B
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Chainsaw Murder Records CM 004First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Germany & Switzerland | Chainsaw Murder Records CM 004First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Switzerland | Chainsaw Murder Records CM 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Switzerland | Chainsaw Murder Records CM 004LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Greece | Floga Records FL23LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Greece | Floga Records FL23LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 430LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2015 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 430LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 430LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 601 LPLP, Album, Reissue, 12", Picture Disc, CD, All Media, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Reissue, 12", Picture Disc, CD, All Media, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 601 LPLP, Album, Test Pressing, LP, Test Pressing, CD, Album, All Media · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, LP, Test Pressing, CD, Album, All Media · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 601 LPLP, Album, 12", Picture Disc, CD, All Media, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, 12", Picture Disc, CD, All Media, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | High Roller Records HRR 430LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 430LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 430LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 430LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 430LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 430LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Extreme Cold Weather4:21
- A2Enjoy Yourself2:25
- A3Johannes Paul Der Letzte (Dedicated In Hate To Pope John Paul II)4:14
- A4Mother Theresa (Dedicated In Love To Mother Theresa)1:27
- A5Hyper Borea5:41
- A6Radezky March: We Hate To Be In The Army Now2:28
- A7Nero5:52
- B1Hymn To Abramelin / Messiah (Extra Version) / Space Invaders6:41
- B2Thrashing Madness2:10
- B3Golden Dawn5:46
- B4The Last Inferno2:56
- B5Resurrection2:56
- B6Olé Perversus2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Extreme Cold Weather are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Extreme Cold Weather are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 2024.
When was Extreme Cold Weather first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Switzerland, Germany, Germany & Switzerland. One of them is Chainsaw Murder Records CM 004.
How do I tell if my copy of Extreme Cold Weather is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CM 004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CM 004-A R.SO. and CM 004-B R.SO.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Extreme Cold Weather 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.
