Switzerland
September 30, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Chainsaw Murder Records CM 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CM 001 A SWISS MADE [crossbow logo] R.SO.Side A runout, stamped
CM 001 B SWISS MADE [crossbow logo] R.SO.Side B runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Hymn To Abramelin
by Messiah · 1986
20 pressings3 countriesThrashHeavy MetalRock
Hymn To Abramelin was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Hymn To Abramelin
1 pressing came out in 1986, 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Switzerland | Chainsaw Murder Records CM 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Switzerland | Chainsaw Murder Records CM 001LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1987 | Switzerland | Chainsaw Murder Records CM 001LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Greece | Floga Records FL22LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2011 | Greece | Floga Records FL22LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2020 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 856LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 856LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 856LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2023 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2024 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 354LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- Capitle One
- A1Hymn To Abramelin1:07
- A2Messiah (Extra Version)3:56
- A3Anarchus4:07
- A4Space Invaders3:43
- A5Thrashing Madness2:32
- Capitle Two
- B1Future Agressor2:22
- B2Empire Of The Damned3:09
- B3Total Maniac3:51
- B4The Dentist7:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hymn To Abramelin are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Hymn To Abramelin are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1986 and 2024.
When was Hymn To Abramelin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Switzerland. One of them is Chainsaw Murder Records CM 001, released September 30, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Hymn To Abramelin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CM 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CM 001 A SWISS MADE [crossbow logo] R.SO. and CM 001 B SWISS MADE [crossbow logo] R.SO.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hymn To Abramelin 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.
