Europe
July 29, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 77123-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MZE 4611/A 1Side A, stamped
MZE 4612/A 1Side B, stamped
MZE 4611/A 2Side A, stamped, variant 2
MZE 4612/A 2Side B, stamped, variant 2
MoonspellIrreligious
Vinyl pressings
Irreligious
by Moonspell · 1996
12 pressings5 countriesFolk RockDoom MetalGothic MetalRock
Irreligious was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Irreligious
1 pressing came out in 1996, 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Europe | Century Media 77123-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Century Media 88985351521LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Reissue | LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Reissue |
| 2016 | Germany | Century Media 88985351521LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Germany | Century Media 88985351521LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Portugal | Century Media 88985351521LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Century Media 88985351521LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Alma Mater Records AMR-MMXXI-XXX / Rastilho Records AMR-MMXXI-XXXLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Portugal | Alma Mater Records AMR-MMXXI-BOX / Rastilho Records AMR-MMXXI-BOXBox Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, 12", 45 RPM, Shape, EP, Cassette, Album, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, 12", 45 RPM, Shape, EP, Cassette, Album, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2022 | Europe | Alma Mater Records AMR-MMXXI-XXXLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Alma Mater Records AMR-MMXXI-XXX / Rastilho Records AMR-MMXXI-XXXLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2023 | Europe | Alma Mater Records AMR-MMXXI-XXX-LP / Rastilho Records AMR-MMXXIII-XXX-LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Italy | Century Media / DeAgostiniLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Perverse... Almost Religious
- A2Opium
- A3Awake
- A4For A Taste Of Eternity
- A5Ruin & Misery
- A6A Poisoned Gift
- B1Subversion
- B2Raven Claws
- B3Mephisto
- B4Herr Spiegelmann
- B5Full Moon Madness
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Irreligious are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Irreligious are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1996 and 2024.
When was Irreligious first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in Europe. One of them is Century Media 77123-1, released July 29, 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Irreligious is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 77123-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MZE 4611/A 1 and MZE 4612/A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Irreligious 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.
