Belgium
2003- Label and catalog number
- Painkiller Records PKR-034
- Format
- LP, Album
NecrophobicThe Nocturnal Silence
Vinyl pressings
The Nocturnal Silence
by Necrophobic · 2003
13 pressings5 countriesDeath MetalRock
The Nocturnal Silence was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 The Nocturnal Silence
1 pressing came out in 2003, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Belgium | Painkiller Records PKR-034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Netherlands | Hammerheart RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2011 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR201003LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2011 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR201003LPLP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2015-15LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2015-15LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR2018-09LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR2018-09LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | Century Media 19439995681LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Century Media 19439995681LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Century Media 19439995681LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | Germany | Century Media 19439995681LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Italy | Century Media / DeAgostiniLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Awakening...
- A2Before The Dawn
- A3Unholy Prophecies
- A4The Nocturnal Silence
- A5Inborn Evil
- B1The Ancients Gate
- B2Sacrificial Rites
- B3Father Of Creation
- B4Where Sinners Burn
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Nocturnal Silence are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Nocturnal Silence are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2003 and 2025.
When was The Nocturnal Silence first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in Belgium. One of them is Painkiller Records PKR-034.
How do I tell if my copy of The Nocturnal Silence is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PKR-034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Nocturnal Silence 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.