Germany
August 19, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 77127-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MZE 4645/A 3(pressed)Side A
MZE 4646/A 3(pressed)Side B
SamaelPassage
Vinyl pressings
Passage
by Samael · 1996
13 pressings3 countriesBlack MetalElectroIndustrialRock
Passage was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Passage
1 pressing came out in 1996, 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Germany | Century Media 77127-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Greece | Floga Records FL19LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Greece | Floga Records FL19LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Floga Records FL019LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Floga Records FL19LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2020 | Greece | Floga Records FL19LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Greece | Floga Records FL019LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Floga Records FL19LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Floga Records FL19LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2023 | Greece | Floga Records FL019LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2023 | Europe | Floga Records FL19LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Greece | Floga Records FL019LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
| 2025 | Greece | Floga Records FL019LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Rain4:00
- A2Shining Kingdom3:37
- A3Angel's Decay3:37
- A4My Saviour4:08
- A5Jupiterian Vibe3:22
- A6The Ones Who Came Before3:42
- B7Liquid Soul Dimension3:41
- B8Moonskin3:56
- B9Born Under Saturn4:18
- B10Chosen Race4:07
- B11A Man In Your Head3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Passage are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Passage are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1996 and 2025.
When was Passage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in Germany. One of them is Century Media 77127-1, released August 19, 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Passage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 77127-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MZE 4645/A 3(pressed) and MZE 4646/A 3(pressed). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Passage 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.
