Germany
November 19, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 56791
- Format
- LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album
- Runout / matrix
230171E1/ASide A
230171E2/ASide B
230171E3/ASide C
ObscuraA Valediction
Vinyl pressings
A Valediction
by Obscura · 2021
11 pressings3 countriesDeath MetalRock
A Valediction was first pressed on vinyl in 2021. 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 A Valediction
7 pressings came out in 2021, the album's first year, in 2 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
November 19, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 56791
- Format
- LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Bronze; Bronze
- Runout / matrix
230171E1/ASide A
230171E2/ASide B
230171E3/ASide C
Germany
November 19, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 56791
- Format
- LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album · Red / Black Marbled; Red / Black Marbled
- Runout / matrix
230171E1/ASide A
230171E2/ASide B
230171E3/ASide C
Germany
November 19, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 56791
- Format
- LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Gold; Gold
- Runout / matrix
230171E1/ASide A
230171E2/ASide B
230171E3/ASide C
Germany
November 19, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 56791
- Format
- LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album · White Red Toffee Splatter; White Red Toffee Splatter
- Runout / matrix
230171E1/ASide A
230171E2/ASide B
230171E3/ASide C
Germany
November 19, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 56791
- Format
- LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Silver; Silver
- Runout / matrix
230171E1/ASide A
230171E2/ASide B
230171E3/ASide C
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 56791First yearLP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 56791First yearLP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 56791First yearLP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 56791First yearLP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 56791First yearLP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Nuclear Blast 56791First yearLP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | USA & Canada | Nuclear Blast 56791First yearLP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-2133LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-2133LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2022 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-2133LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | China | Northeast Steel Industry NESV-2133LP, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Etched, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Forsaken
- A2Solaris
- A3A Valediction
- B1When Stars Collide
- B2In Unity
- B3Devoured Usurper
- B4The Beyond
- C1Orbital Elements II
- C2The Neuromancer
- C3In Adversity
- C4Heritage
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Valediction are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Valediction are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2021 and 2022.
When was A Valediction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2021, in Germany, USA & Canada. One of them is Nuclear Blast 56791, released November 19, 2021.
How do I tell if my copy of A Valediction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 56791) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 230171E1/A and 230171E2/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Valediction 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.