US
December 20, 2005- Label and catalog number
- American Recordings 8-2796-93871-1Columbia 8-2796-93871-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
AL 293871Side A
BL 293871Side B
Vinyl pressings
Hypnotize
by System Of A Down · 2005
16 pressings3 countriesNu MetalHeavy MetalAlternative MetalRock
Hypnotize was first pressed on vinyl in 2005. 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 Hypnotize
2 pressings came out in 2005, 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
2005- Label and catalog number
- American Recordings 8 2876 72611 1Columbia 8 2876 72611 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
63474E1/ASide A - Pressed
82876726111-A-1Side A - Etched
63474E2/ASide B - Pressed
82876726111-B-1Side B - Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Austria | American Recordings 82876726112LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | Europe | American Recordings 8 2876 72611 1 / Columbia 8 2876 72611 1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2005 | US | American Recordings 8-2796-93871-2 / Columbia 8-2796-93871-2LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | US | American Recordings 8-2796-93871-1 / Columbia 8-2796-93871-1First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | American Recordings 82876726112LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2018 | US | American Recordings 19075865601LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2018 | Europe | American Recordings 19075865601 / Columbia 19075865601LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2018 | US | American Recordings 19075865601 / Columbia 19075865601LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | American Recordings 82876726112LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | American Recordings 82876726112LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | American Recordings 82876726112LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | American Recordings 82876726112LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | American Recordings 82876726112LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | American Recordings 82876726112LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | American Recordings 82876726112LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | American Recordings 82876726112LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Attack
- A2Dreaming
- A3Kill Rock 'N Roll
- A4Hypnotize
- A5Stealing Society
- A6Tentative
- B1U-Fig
- B2Holy Mountains
- B3Vicinity Of Obscenity
- B4She's Like Heroin
- B5Lonely Day
- B6Soldier Side
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hypnotize are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Hypnotize are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2005 and 2018.
When was Hypnotize first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2005, in US, Europe. One of them is American Recordings 8-2796-93871-1, released December 20, 2005.
How do I tell if my copy of Hypnotize is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8-2796-93871-1, 8 2876 72611 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 293871 and BL 293871. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hypnotize 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.
