US
May 15, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5401Nuclear Blast 5401
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red W/ Black Splatter
- Runout / matrix
206521E1/A XVINYLX.COMSide A
206521E2/A XVINYLX.COMSide B
Vinyl pressings
Obsidian
by Paradise Lost · 2020
19 pressings3 countriesDeath MetalDoom MetalGothic MetalRock
Obsidian was first pressed on vinyl in 2020. 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 Obsidian
15 pressings came out in 2020, 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.
US
May 15, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5401Nuclear Blast 5401
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White W/ Black Splatter
US
May 15, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 5401Nuclear Blast 5401
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
May 15, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 27361 53171Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NB 5317-1 BK 03271-01 A1 BWRunout side A, variant 1
NB 5317-1 ˄˄ BK 03271-01 B1 BWRunout side B, variant 1
NB 5317-1 BK 03271-01 A1 BW 1XRunout side A, variant 2
NB 5317-1 BK 03271-01 B1 BW 1ΔRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
May 15, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 27361 53171Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Silver
Europe
May 15, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast 27361 53175
- Format
- Box Set, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Picture Disc, CD, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
CAP06018 NB5317-0CD 01 TechnicolorCD
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 53171 / Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 53171 / Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 53171 / Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 53171 / Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 53175First yearBox Set, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Picture Disc, CD, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | Box Set, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Picture Disc, CD, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 53174First yearBox Set, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Picture Disc, CD, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | Box Set, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Picture Disc, CD, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 53171 / Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 53171 / Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 53171 / Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 53171First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 53171 / Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 53171 / Nuclear Blast NB 5317-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 5401 / Nuclear Blast 5401First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 5401 / Nuclear Blast 5401First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 5401 / Nuclear Blast 5401First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Darker Thoughts
- A2Fall From Grace
- A3Ghosts
- A4The Devil Embraced
- B5Forsaken
- B6Serenity
- B7Ending Days
- B8Hope Dies Young
- B9Ravenghast
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Obsidian are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Obsidian are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2020 and 2026.
When was Obsidian first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2020, in US, Europe. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 5401, released May 15, 2020.
How do I tell if my copy of Obsidian is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 5401, 27361 53171, 27361 53175, 27361 53174) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 206521E1/A XVINYLX.COM and 206521E2/A XVINYLX.COM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Obsidian 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.
