US
May 28, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 9982741
- Format
- LP, Album · Gray Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
BD08830-02 A1 MKSide A
BD08830-02 B1 MKSide B
BD08830-02 C1 MKSide C
BD08830-02 D1 MKSide D
TesseracTAltered State
Vinyl pressings
Altered State
by Tesseract · 2013
10 pressings4 countriesProgressive MetalRock
Altered State was first pressed on vinyl in 2013. 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 Altered State
3 pressings came out in 2013, the album's first year, in 3 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.
USA & Europe
May 27, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 9982741
- Format
- LP, Album · 180gr
- Runout / matrix
BD 08830-02 A1 MKLP1 SIDE A
BD 08830-02 B1 MKLP1 SIDE B
BD 08830-02 C1 MKLP2 SIDE C
BD 08830-02 D1 MKLP2 SIDE D
Germany
2013- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 9982741
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
BD 08830-01 A1 MKSide A
BD 08830-01 B2 MKSide B
BD 08830-02 C1 MKSide C
BD 08830-02 D1 MKSide D
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Germany | Century Media 9982741First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | USA & Europe | Century Media 9982741First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2013 | US | Century Media 9982741First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2014 | US | Century Media 9982741All Media, Limited Edition, LP, Album · Limited | All Media, Limited Edition, LP, Album · Limited |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Century Media 19439789101LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2020 | Europe | Century Media 19439789101LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Century Media 19439789101LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | Century Media 19439789101LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2020 | Europe | Century Media 19439789101LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Germany | Century Media 19439789101LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Of Matter
- Of Mind
- Of Reality
- Of Energy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Altered State are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Altered State are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2013 and 2020.
When was Altered State first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2013, in US, USA & Europe, Germany. One of them is Century Media 9982741, released May 28, 2013.
How do I tell if my copy of Altered State is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9982741) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BD08830-02 A1 MK and BD08830-02 B1 MK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Altered State 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.