Europe
April 18, 2011- Label and catalog number
- Season Of Mist SOM 229LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BB29573-01 A1 HLSide A
BB29573-01 B1 HLSide B
Septic FleshThe Great Mass
Vinyl pressings
The Great Mass
by Septic Flesh · 2011
10 pressings2 countriesDeath MetalSymphonic MetalRock
The Great Mass was first pressed on vinyl in 2011. 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 The Great Mass
1 pressing came out in 2011, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 229LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2016 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 229LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 229LP / Season Of Mist SOM 229LPCRLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 229LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 229LP / Season Of Mist SOM 229LPCTLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 229LPLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2021 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 229LPLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 229LPCSLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 229LPXVLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM 229LPLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1The Vampire From Nazareth
- A2A Great Mass Of Death
- A3Pyramid God
- A4Five-Pointed Star
- A5Oceans Of Grey
- B1The Undead Keep Dreaming
- B2Rising
- B3Apocalypse
- B4Mad Architect
- B5Therianthropy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Great Mass are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Great Mass are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2011 and 2026.
When was The Great Mass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2011, in Europe. One of them is Season Of Mist SOM 229LP, released April 18, 2011.
How do I tell if my copy of The Great Mass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOM 229LP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BB29573-01 A1 HL and BB29573-01 B1 HL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Great Mass 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.
