Australia
August 2, 2019- Label and catalog number
- UNFD UNFD116LP
- Format
- LP, Album · Clear & Black Split w/ Yellow Splatter
- Runout / matrix
190972E1/ARunout, side A, stamped
190972E2/ARunout, side B, stamped
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Vinyl pressings
Alien
by Northlane · 2019
12 pressings2 countriesNu MetalElectroProgressive MetalIndustrial
Alien was first pressed on vinyl in 2019. 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 Alien
6 pressings came out in 2019, 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.
Australia
August 2, 2019- Label and catalog number
- UNFD UNFD116LP
- Format
- LP, Album · Black In Red
- Runout / matrix
190972E1/ASide A
190972E2/ASide B
Australia
August 2, 2019- Label and catalog number
- UNFD UNFD116LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White with Black Splatter
- Runout / matrix
190972E1/ASide A
190972E2/ASide B
Australia
August 2, 2019- Label and catalog number
- UNFD UNFD116LP
- Format
- LP, Album · Black In Yellow
- Runout / matrix
190972E1/ASide A
190972E2/ASide B
Australia
August 2, 2019- Label and catalog number
- UNFD UNFD116LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue In Yellow
- Runout / matrix
190972E1/ASide A
190972E2/ASide B
Australia
October 11, 2019- Label and catalog number
- UNFD UNFD116LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
190972E1/ASide A
190972E2/ASide B
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.
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Australia | UNFD UNFD116LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered |
| 2019 | Australia | UNFD UNFD116LPFirst yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Australia | UNFD UNFD116LPFirst yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Australia | UNFD UNFD116LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Australia | UNFD UNFD116LPFirst yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Australia | UNFD UNFD116LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Australia | UNFD UNFD116LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Australia | UNFD UNFD116XLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Australia | UNFD UNFD116XLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Numbered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Numbered | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Numbered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Numbered |
| 2020 | Australia | UNFD UNFD116LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Australia | UNFD UNFD116LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Czech Republic | UNFD UNFD116LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Details Matter
- A2Bloodline
- A34D
- A4Talking Heads
- A5Freefall
- A6Jinn
- B1Eclipse
- B2Rift
- B3Paradigm
- B4Vultures
- B5Sleepless
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alien are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Alien are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2019 and 2022.
When was Alien first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2019, in Australia. One of them is UNFD UNFD116LP, released August 2, 2019.
How do I tell if my copy of Alien is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UNFD116LP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 190972E1/A and 190972E2/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alien 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.
