US
August 22, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records 1686-175731
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · 180g
- Runout / matrix
1-175731 A PLX S-91652Side A
1-175731 B PLX S-91653Side B
1-175731 C PLX S-91654Side C
1-175731 D PLX S-91655Side D
OpethPale Communion
Vinyl pressings
Pale Communion
by Opeth · 2014
11 pressings4 countriesProg RockRock
Pale Communion was first pressed on vinyl in 2014. 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 Pale Communion
6 pressings came out in 2014, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
August 22, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR7573-1Roadrunner Records 1686-17573-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · 180g
- Runout / matrix
0016861757311 A / MPO / SST MWSide A, Variant 1
0016861757311 B / MPO / SST MWSide B, Variant 1
0016861757311 C / MPO / SST MWSide C, Variant 1
0016861757311 D / MPO / SST MWSide D, Variant 1
Europe
August 22, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR7573-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
(Side A): 0016861757311 A / SST / MPO
(Side B): 0016861757311 B / SST / MPO
(Side C): 0016861757311 C / SST / MPO
(Side D): 0016861757311 D / SST / MPO
Europe
August 22, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR7573-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear
- Runout / matrix
(Side A): 0016861757311 A / SST / MPO
(Side B): 0016861757311 B / SST / MPO
(Side C): 0016861757311 C / SST / MPO
(Side D): 0016861757311 D / SST / MPO
UK & Europe
August 22, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR7573-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Silver
- Runout / matrix
0016861757311 A / MPO / SSTSide A
0016861757311 B / MPO / SSTSide B
0016861757311 C / MPO / SSTSide C
0016861757311 D / MPO / SSTSide D
UK, Europe & US
August 26, 2014- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records 1686-175734
- Format
- CD, Album, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Mispress, Stereo, Multichannel, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
12197801/AVinyl 1 - Runout Etching
12197803/BVinyl 2 - Runout Etching
12197805/BVinyl 3 - Runout Etching
Z129369 3 175732-2 TEXT 02 M0S1CD
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.
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR7573-1 / Roadrunner Records 1686-17573-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2014 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR7573-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR7573-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | UK & Europe | Roadrunner Records RR7573-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Roadrunner Records 1686-175731First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2014 | UK, Europe & US | Roadrunner Records 1686-175734First yearCD, Album, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Mispress, Stereo, Multichannel, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited | CD, Album, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Mispress, Stereo, Multichannel, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2018 | US | Roadrunner Records R1 175732LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Roadrunner Records 1686-175731LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2025 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3955 / Artone Label Group MOVLP3955LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Roadrunner Records MOVLP3955 / Artone MOVLP3955LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | UK, Europe & US | Roadrunner Records R1 729192 / Roadrunner Records 603497803774LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Eternal Rains Will Come
- A2Cusp Of Eternity
- B1Moon Above, Sun Below
- B2Elysian Woes
- C1Goblin
- C2River
- D1Voice Of Treason
- D2Faith In Others
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pale Communion are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Pale Communion are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2014 and 2026.
When was Pale Communion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2014, in US, Europe, UK & Europe, UK, Europe & US. One of them is Roadrunner Records 1686-175731, released August 22, 2014.
How do I tell if my copy of Pale Communion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1686-175731, RR7573-1, 1686-175734) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-175731 A PLX S-91652 and 1-175731 B PLX S-91653. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pale Communion 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.
