Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Minotauro E.P. 8403
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
M 8403 ASide A (hand etched)
M 8403 BSide B (hand etched)
5WBoth sides (hand etched)
Paul Chain Violet TheatreDetaching From Satan
Vinyl pressings
Detaching From Satan
by Paul Chain Violet Theatre · 1984
14 pressings2 countriesDoom MetalExperimentalRock
Detaching From Satan was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Detaching From Satan
1 pressing came out in 1984, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Italy | Minotauro E.P. 840312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1984 | Italy | Minotauro E.P. 840312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Italy | Minotauro E.P. 8403First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mispress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mispress |
| 1988 | Italy | Minotauro E.P. 8403 / Minotauro M4/E.P. 840312", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 14812", EP, Reissue | 12", EP, Reissue |
| 2011 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 14812", EP, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 14812", EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2013 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 14812", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress |
| 2013 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 14812", EP, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 14812", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 14812", EP, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | 12", EP, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| 2018 | Germany | High Roller Records HRR 14812", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Italy | Minotauro M2024-312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Italy | Minotauro M2024-312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- Parte 1
- A1Occultism5:32
- A2Armageddon3:45
- Parte 2
- B1Voyage To Hell5:47
- B417 Day7:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Detaching From Satan are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Detaching From Satan are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1984 and 2025.
When was Detaching From Satan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy. One of them is Minotauro E.P. 8403.
How do I tell if my copy of Detaching From Satan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E.P. 8403) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 8403 A and M 8403 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Detaching From Satan 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.