US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 8938-1Supersoul Recordings RR 8938-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RR-8938-1-A S-32051 MASTERDISKSide A
RR-8938-1-B S-32052Side B
ShelterMantra
Vinyl pressings
Mantra
by Shelter · 1995
10 pressings3 countriesHardcorePunkRock
Mantra was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Mantra
2 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Europe
1995- Label and catalog number
- Roadrunner Records RR 8938-1Supersoul Recordings RR 8938-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
08 27569 20 1A1 89381Stamped Runout Side A
08 27569 20 1B1 89381Stamped Runout Side B
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.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Europe | Roadrunner Records RR 8938-1 / Supersoul Recordings RR 8938-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | US | Roadrunner Records RR 8938-1 / Supersoul Recordings RR 8938-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1766 / Supersoul Recordings MOVLP1766LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1766 / Supersoul Recordings MOVLP1766LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1766 / Supersoul Recordings MOVLP1766LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Smartpunk Records SPREC1156LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Smartpunk Records SPREC1156LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Smartpunk Records SPREC1156LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Germany | Smartpunk Records SPREC1156LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Smartpunk Records SPREC1156LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Message Of The Bhagavat2:59
- A2Civilized Man2:37
- A3Here We Go2:38
- A4Appreciation2:08
- A5Empathy3:33
- B1Not The Flesh2:45
- B2Chance1:16
- B3Mantra3:10
- B4Surrender To Your T.V.2:31
- B5Letter To A Friend3:18
- B6Metamorphosis3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mantra are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mantra are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 2026.
When was Mantra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in US, Europe. One of them is Roadrunner Records RR 8938-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Mantra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR 8938-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR-8938-1-A S-32051 MASTERDISK and RR-8938-1-B S-32052. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mantra 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.
