Germany
September 14, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1Nuclear Blast 27361 29711
- Format
- 10", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered
OrchidHeretic
Vinyl pressings
Heretic
by Orchid · 2012
10 pressings2 countriesStoner RockDoom MetalRock
Heretic was first pressed on vinyl in 2012. 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 Heretic
4 pressings came out in 2012, 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.
Germany
September 14, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1Nuclear Blast 27361 29711
- Format
- 10", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Clear
- Runout / matrix
NB 2971-1 BC86259-01 A1 MKSide A
NB 2971-1 BC86259-01 B1 MKSide B
Germany
September 14, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1Nuclear Blast 27361 29711
- Format
- 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Orange
- Runout / matrix
BC 86259 01 A1 MK NB2971-1Runout A Side
BC 86259 01 B1 MK NB2971-1Runout B Side
Germany
September 14, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1Nuclear Blast 27361 29711
- Format
- 10", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Green
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 29711First year10", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 10", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2012 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 29711First year10", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 10", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 29711First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 29711First year10", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 10", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 2971110", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress · Limited, Numbered | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress · Limited, Numbered |
| 2012 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 2971110", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 10", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 2971110", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 10", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 2614-9 / Nuclear Blast 2614-910", Single, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | 10", Single, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2013 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 2614-9 / Nuclear Blast 2614-910", Single, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", Single, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 2614-9 / Nuclear Blast 2614-910", Single, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", Single, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Heretic
- A2Falling Away
- B1Saviours Of The Blind
- B2He Who Walks Alone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heretic are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Heretic are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2012 and 2013.
When was Heretic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2012, in Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 2971-1, released September 14, 2012.
How do I tell if my copy of Heretic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 2971-1) 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 Heretic 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.
