Worldwide
February 4, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Silver Lining Music SLM089P42
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SLM 089 P42 ASide A runout, etched
SLM 089 P42 BSide B runout, etched
SaxonCarpe Diem
Vinyl pressings
Carpe Diem
by Saxon · 2022
14 pressings7 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Carpe Diem was first pressed on vinyl in 2022. 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 Carpe Diem
12 pressings came out in 2022, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Worldwide
February 4, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Silver Lining Music SLM089P55
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear
- Runout / matrix
SAXON • CARPEDIEM A-Side A runout, etched
SAXON • CARPEDIEM -B-Side B runout, etched
Worldwide
February 4, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Silver Lining Music SLM089P42
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SAXON CARPEDIEM -A-SIDE A
SAXON CARPEDIEM -B-SIDE B
Country unknown
February 4, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Silver Lining Music SLM089PTP
- Format
- LP, White Label
UK
February 4, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Silver Lining Music Ltd. SLM089P50
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
SAXON CARPEDIEM A-Side A runout
SAXON . CARPEDIEM -B-Side B runout
Europe
February 4, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Silver Lining Music SLM089P75An Approved Recordings SLM089P75
- Format
- Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, CD, Album
- Runout / matrix
SAXON - CARPEDIEM - A -Runout side A, etched
SAXON - CARPEDIEM - B -Runout side B, etched
SLM089P01 16 A00CD
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sweden | Silver Lining Music TP1512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2022 | Unknown | Silver Lining Music SLM089PTPFirst yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 2022 | Europe | Silver Lining Music SLM089P75 / An Approved Recordings SLM089P75First yearBox Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, CD, Album · Limited | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, CD, Album · Limited |
| 2022 | Finland | Silver Lining Music SLM089P42 / Silver Lining Music SLM089P52First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Silver Lining Music SLM089P49First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Silver Lining Music SLM089P48 / Silver Lining Music SLM089P42First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Scandinavia | Silver Lining Music SLM089P51 / Silver Lining Music SLM089P42First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Scandinavia | Silver Lining Music SLM089P42First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2022 | Scandinavia | Silver Lining Music SLM089P42First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2022 | UK | Silver Lining Music Ltd. SLM089P50First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Silver Lining Music SLM089P42First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Silver Lining Music SLM089P55First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Silver Lining Music SLM089P42First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2023 | Sweden | Silver Lining Music TP1512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Carpe Diem (Seize The Day)4:42
- A2Age Of Steam4:08
- A3The Pilgrimage6:28
- A4Dambusters3:19
- A5Remember The Fallen5:15
- B1Super Nova4:21
- B2Lady In Grey5:12
- B3All For One3:42
- B4Black Is The Night4:12
- B5Living On The Limit2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carpe Diem are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Carpe Diem are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 2021 and 2023.
When was Carpe Diem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2022, in Worldwide, UK, Europe, Finland and more. One of them is Silver Lining Music SLM089P42, released February 4, 2022.
How do I tell if my copy of Carpe Diem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLM089P42, SLM089P55, SLM089PTP, SLM089P50) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLM 089 P42 A and SLM 089 P42 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carpe Diem 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.
