Europe
May 20, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 77168-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MZE 6413/AA side
MZE 6414/AB side
Vinyl pressings
Nighttime Birds
by The Gathering · 1997
20 pressings5 countriesGothic MetalHeavy MetalRock
Nighttime Birds was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Nighttime Birds
1 pressing came out in 1997, 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Europe | Century Media 77168-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Finland | Svart Records SVR023LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2010 | Finland | Svart Records SVR023LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2013 | Finland | Svart Records SVR023LP, Album, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Finland | Svart Records SVR023LP, Album, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Psychonaut Records PSYN0032LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Psychonaut Records PSYN0032LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Psychonaut Records PSYN0032LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Transcending Records TR089VLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Transcending Records TR089VLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2021 | US | Transcending Records TR089VLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Transending Records TR089VLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2021 | Netherlands | Psychonaut Records PSYN0032LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Netherlands | Psychonaut Records PSYN0032LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Netherlands | Psychonaut Records PSYN0032LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Netherlands | Psychonaut Records PSYN0032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | Italy | Sony Music / DeAgostiniLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Netherlands | Psychonaut Records PSYN0032LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Floga Records FL346LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2026 | Netherlands | Psychonaut Records PSYN0032LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1On Most Surfaces (Inuït)6:52
- A2Confusion6:30
- A3The May Song3:43
- A4The Earth Is My Witness5:31
- B1New Moon, Different Day6:06
- B2Third Chance5:26
- B3Kevin's Telescope3:22
- B4Nighttime Birds6:55
- B5Shrink3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nighttime Birds are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Nighttime Birds are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1997 and 2026.
When was Nighttime Birds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Europe. One of them is Century Media 77168-1, released May 20, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of Nighttime Birds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 77168-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MZE 6413/A and MZE 6414/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nighttime Birds 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.
