Germany
July 19, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 77185-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Clear Blue
- Runout / matrix
77 185-1-A1Side A
77 185-1-B1Side B
SamaelEternal
Vinyl pressings
Eternal
by Samael · 1999
13 pressings4 countriesIndustrial MetalRock
Eternal was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Eternal
2 pressings came out in 1999, 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.
Germany
July 19, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 77185-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Green Marble
- Runout / matrix
77 185 - 1 - A1Side A
77 185 - 1 - B1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Germany | Century Media 77185-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1999 | Germany | Century Media 77185-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Greece | Floga Records FL82LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Greece | Floga Records FL82LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Greece | Floga Records FL 82LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2014 | Greece | Floga Records FL8212", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unknown | Transcending Records TR101VLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | US | Transcending Records TR101VLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Transcending Records TR101VLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Transcending Records TR101VLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2024 | Spain | Abstract Emotions AE054LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2024 | Spain | Abstract Emotions AE054LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Spain | Abstract Emotions AE054LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Year Zero
- A2Ailleurs
- A3Together
- A4Ways
- A5The Cross
- A6Us
- B1Supra Karma
- B2I
- B3Nautilus & Zeppelin
- B4Infra Galaxia
- B5Being
- B6Radiant Star
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eternal are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Eternal are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1999 and 2024.
When was Eternal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Germany. One of them is Century Media 77185-1, released July 19, 1999.
How do I tell if my copy of Eternal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 77185-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 77 185-1-A1 and 77 185-1-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eternal 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.
