Canada
January 26, 2018- Label and catalog number
- Profound Lore Records PFL-188
- Format
- LP, Album · Glow In The Dark With White Splatter
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Vinyl pressings
ION
by Portal · 2018
10 pressings2 countriesDeath MetalAvantgardeRock
ION was first pressed on vinyl in 2018. 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 ION
7 pressings came out in 2018, 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.
Canada
January 26, 2018- Label and catalog number
- Profound Lore Records PFL-188
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear With Silver And Black Splatter
Canada
January 26, 2018- Label and catalog number
- Profound Lore Records PFL-188
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow, Glow In The Dark
Canada
January 26, 2018- Label and catalog number
- Profound Lore Records PFL-188
- Format
- LP, Album · Silver And Black Mix
Canada
January 26, 2018- Label and catalog number
- Profound Lore Records PFL-188
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
156842E1/Bside A, stamped
156842E2/Aside B, stamped
Canada
January 26, 2018- Label and catalog number
- Profound Lore Records PFL-188
- Format
- LP, Album · Clear
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.
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Canada | Profound Lore Records PFL-188First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Canada | Profound Lore Records PFL-188First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Canada | Profound Lore Records PFL-188First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Canada | Profound Lore Records PFL-188First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Canada | Profound Lore Records PFL-188First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2018 | Canada | Profound Lore Records PFL-188First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Canada | Profound Lore Records PFL-188First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Canada | Profound Lore Records PFL-188LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Canada | Hells Headbangers HELLSLP384-cr16LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2025 | US | Hells Headbangers HELLSLP384-cr16LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of ION are there?
10 vinyl pressings of ION are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2018 and 2025.
When was ION first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2018, in Canada. One of them is Profound Lore Records PFL-188, released January 26, 2018.
How do I tell if my copy of ION is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFL-188) 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 ION 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.