UK
2005- Label and catalog number
- Columbia COL 519000 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
61235E1/A 519000-1-A1Side A runout, etched
61235E2/A 519000-1-B1Side B runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Mezmerize
by System Of A Down · 2005
18 pressings5 countriesAlternative MetalAvantgardeRock
Mezmerize 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 Mezmerize
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.
US
2005- Label and catalog number
- American Recordings 2796-94477-1Columbia 2796-94477-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
AL 94477 MSEtching on side A
BL 94477 MSEtching on side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Austria | Columbia COL519000 2LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | UK | Columbia COL 519000 1First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2005 | US | American Recordings 2796-94477-1 / Columbia 2796-94477-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Austria | Columbia COL5190002LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Europe | American Recordings COL 519000 2LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | Europe | American Recordings COL 519000 2LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | American Recordings COL 519000 2LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | American Recordings COL 519000 2LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | American Recordings COL 519000 2LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | American Recordings COL 519000 2LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | American Recordings 19075865611 / Columbia 19075865611LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | American Recordings 19075865611 / Columbia 19075865611LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | American Recordings COL 519000 2LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Austria | Columbia COL5190002LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Austria | Columbia COL519000 2 / American RecordingsLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Canada | American Recordings 19075865611 / Columbia 19075865611LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Not On Label (System Of A Down)LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | American Recordings 19075865611 / Columbia 19075865611LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Soldier Side - Intro
- A2B.Y.O.B.
- A3Revenga
- A4Cigaro
- A5Radio/Video
- A6This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song
- B1Violent Pornography
- B2Question!
- B3Sad Statue
- B4Old School Hollywood
- B5Lost In Hollywood
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mezmerize are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Mezmerize are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2005 and 2018.
When was Mezmerize first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2005, in UK, US. One of them is Columbia COL 519000 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Mezmerize is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COL 519000 1, 2796-94477-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 61235E1/A 519000-1-A1 and 61235E2/A 519000-1-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mezmerize 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.
