Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Noise N 0261-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO N 0261 AA side
MPO N 0261 BB side
Running WildMasquerade
Vinyl pressings
Masquerade
by Running Wild · 1995
11 pressings5 countriesSpeed MetalHeavy MetalRock
Masquerade was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Masquerade
1 pressing came out in 1995, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Germany | Noise N 0261-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Brazil | Noise International N 0261-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2000 | Europe | Noise International N 0261-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | Europe | Noise International N 0261-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | Europe | Noise International N 0261-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2005 | Europe | Noise International N 0261-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Noise NOISE2LP033 / BMG NOISE2LP033LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Netherlands | Hammerheart Records HHR 2026-35LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Noise N 0261-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Unknown | Noise NOISE2LP033LP, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited |
| ? | Greece | Noise N 0261-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1The Contract / The Crypts Of Hades2:20
- A2Masquerade4:20
- A3Demonized4:41
- A4Black Soul5:18
- A5Lions Of The Sea5:49
- A6Rebel At Heart5:45
- B1Wheel Of Doom4:03
- B2MetalHead4:57
- B3Soleil Royal4:45
- B4Men In Black4:36
- B5Underworld6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Masquerade are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Masquerade are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1995 and 2026.
When was Masquerade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Germany. One of them is Noise N 0261-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Masquerade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use N 0261-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO N 0261 A and MPO N 0261 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Masquerade 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.
