Germany
March 13, 2015- Label and catalog number
- Northern Silence Productions NSP 129
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Yellow
- Runout / matrix
126038E1/ASide A
126038E2/ASide B
126038E3/ASide C
126038E4/ASide D
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Vinyl pressings
Roots
by Saor · 2015
10 pressings4 countriesAtmospheric Black MetalFolk MetalRock
Roots was first pressed on vinyl in 2015. 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 Roots
2 pressings came out in 2015, 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
March 13, 2015- Label and catalog number
- Northern Silence Productions NSP 129
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
126038E1/ASide A
126038E2/ASide B
126038E3/ASide C
126038E4/ASide D
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.
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Germany | Northern Silence Productions NSP 129First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Germany | Northern Silence Productions NSP 129First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | USA, Canada & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM546LPLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2020 | France | Season Of Mist SOM546LP / Season Of Mist SOM546LPCOLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 546LP / Season Of Mist SOM546LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 546LPCT / Season Of Mist SOM 546LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | USA, Canada & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM546LP / Season Of Mist SOM546LPCBLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM546LPCE / Season Of Mist SOM 546LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM546LPCE / Season Of Mist SOM 546LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 546LPLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- ARoots16:35
- B1Carved In Stone13:52
- B2Saorsa2:17
- CA Highland Lament17:32
- DPictish Pride (Bonus Track)6:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roots are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Roots are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2015 and 2022.
When was Roots first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2015, in Germany. One of them is Northern Silence Productions NSP 129, released March 13, 2015.
How do I tell if my copy of Roots is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NSP 129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 126038E1/A and 126038E2/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Roots 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.