Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Minotauro M13/8805
- Format
- 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
M 11-8803‧ A M-13/8805-A Fo-T-Side A
M 11-8803‧ B M-13/8805-B Fo-T-Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Ash
by Paul Chain · 1988
12 pressings1 countryDoom MetalHeavy MetalRock
Ash was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Ash
2 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Minotauro M13/8805
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Purple
- Runout / matrix
M 11-8803‧ A M-13/8805-A Fo-T-Side A
M 11-8803‧ B M-13/8805-B Fo-T-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.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Italy | Minotauro M13/8805First year12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Minotauro M13/8805First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Italy | Bloodrock Records BRR04012", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Italy | Bloodrock Records BRR04012", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | Minotauro M2023/8 / Minotauro M2022-312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Italy | Minotauro M2023/8 / Minotauro M2022-312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Italy | Minotauro M2023/8 / Minotauro M2022-312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2023 | Italy | Minotauro M2023/8 / Minotauro M2022-312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2023 | Italy | Minotauro M2023/812", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited, Numbered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited, Numbered |
| 2023 | Italy | Minotauro M2023/8 / Minotauro M2022-312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Italy | Minotauro M2023/8 / Minotauro M2022-312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2023 | Italy | Minotauro M2023/8 / Minotauro M2022-312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1Enternal Flame4:25
- A2Image Down5:48
- B1Electroshock6:22
- B2Abyss5:27
- B3I Remember A Black Mass6:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ash are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ash are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1988 and 2023.
When was Ash first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Italy. One of them is Minotauro M13/8805.
How do I tell if my copy of Ash is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M13/8805) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 11-8803‧ A M-13/8805-A Fo-T- and M 11-8803‧ B M-13/8805-B Fo-T-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ash 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.