Europe
April 23, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 998159Century Media 9981591
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BC70510-01 A1 HLA-side runout, machine-stamped
BC70510-01 B1 HLB-side runout, machine-stamped
Paradise LostTragic Idol
Vinyl pressings
Tragic Idol
by Paradise Lost · 2012
12 pressings3 countriesGothic MetalDoom MetalRock
Tragic Idol 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 Tragic Idol
5 pressings came out in 2012, 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
April 23, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Century Media
- Format
- Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · Sand Marbled; Sand Marbled
Germany
April 23, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Century Media
- Format
- Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · Gold; Gold
Germany
April 23, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Century Media
- Format
- Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · Blue; Blue
Germany
April 23, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Century Media
- Format
- Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · White; White
- Runout / matrix
BC70532-01 A1 HL7 inch vinyl Side A
BC70532-01 B1 HL7 inch vinyl Side B
BC70510-01 A1 HLAlbum vinyl Side A
BC70510-01 B1 HLAlbum vinyl Side 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.
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Century Media 998159 / Century Media 9981591First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2012 | Europe | Century Media 998159 / Century Media 9981591LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2012 | Germany | Century MediaFirst yearBox Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | Century MediaFirst yearBox Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | Century MediaFirst yearBox Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | Century MediaFirst yearBox Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, 7", CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Century Media 88985462691LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Reissue | LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Century Media 88985462691LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Germany | Century Media 88985462691LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Remastered, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Finland | Svart Records SRE571LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Finland | Svart Records SRE571LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | Finland | Svart Records SRE571LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Solitary One
- A2Crucify
- A3Fear Of Impending Hell
- A4Honesty In Death
- A5Theories From Another World
- B1In This We Dwell
- B2To The Darkness
- B3Tragic Idol
- B4Worth Fighting For
- B5The Glorious End
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tragic Idol are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tragic Idol are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2012 and 2022.
When was Tragic Idol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2012, in Europe, Germany. One of them is Century Media 998159, released April 23, 2012.
How do I tell if my copy of Tragic Idol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 998159) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BC70510-01 A1 HL and BC70510-01 B1 HL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tragic Idol 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.
