Europe
May 25, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 2827-1Nuclear Blast 27361 28271
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue
- Runout / matrix
BC 74704-02 A1 MXside A
BC 74704-02 B1 MXside B
BC 74704-02 C1 MXside C
BC 74704-02 D1 MXside D
SabatonCarolus Rex
Vinyl pressings
Carolus Rex
by Sabaton · 2012
12 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalPower MetalRock
Carolus Rex 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 Carolus Rex
4 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
May 25, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 2827-1Nuclear Blast 27361 28271
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Yellow
Europe
November 23, 2012- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 2954-9Nuclear Blast 27361 29549
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue / Yellow Bi-Color
- Runout / matrix
NB2954-9 BC94826-01 A1 HLSide A
NB2954-9 BC94826-01 B1 HLSide B
Europe
2012- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 2954-1Nuclear Blast 27361 29541
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear
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.
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 2954-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 29541First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | Nuclear BlastLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2012 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 2827-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 28271First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 2827-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 28271First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 2954-9 / Nuclear Blast 27361 29549First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 2954-9 / Nuclear Blast 27361 29549LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 4548-5-5CD, Album, Blu-ray, Limited Edition, LP · Limited | CD, Album, Blu-ray, Limited Edition, LP · Limited |
| 2018 | Europe | Nuclear Blast 27361 45481LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Worldwide | Nuclear Blast NB 2827-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 28271LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Nuclear Blast NB 2827-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 28271LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Nuclear Blast NB 2827-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 28271LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | USA & Europe | Nuclear Blast Records NBR 64301 / Nuclear Blast Records NB 6430-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Dominium Maris Baltici
- A2The Lion From The North
- A3Gott Mit Uns
- A4A Lifetime Of War
- B11 6 4 8
- B2The Carolean's Prayer
- C1Carolus Rex
- C2Killing Ground
- C3Poltava
- D1Long Live The King
- D2Ruina Imperii
- Bonus Track
- D3Twilight Of The Thunder God
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carolus Rex are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Carolus Rex are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2012 and 2024.
When was Carolus Rex first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2012, in Europe, Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 2827-1, released May 25, 2012.
How do I tell if my copy of Carolus Rex is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 2827-1, NB 2954-9, NB 2954-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BC 74704-02 A1 MX and BC 74704-02 B1 MX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carolus Rex 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.
