Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 301-1Nuclear Blast 27361 63011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB 0301-1 A SSTSide A
NB 0301-1 B SSTSide B
The KovenantNexus Polaris
Vinyl pressings
Nexus Polaris
by The Kovenant · 1998
15 pressings2 countriesBlack MetalSymphonic MetalRock
Nexus Polaris was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Nexus Polaris
2 pressings came out in 1998, 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.
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 301-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
NB 0301-1 A SST
NB 0301-1 B SST
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 301-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 63011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1998 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 301-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1998 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 301-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2019 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2021 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047RPLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2023 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047RPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Netherlands | Cosmic Key Creations CKC047RP4LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1The Sulphur Feast4:09
- A2Bizarre Cosmic Industries5:52
- A3Planetarium4:01
- A4The Last Of Dragons6:28
- B1Bringer Of The Sixth Sun6:31
- B2Dragonheart4:51
- B3Planetary Black Elements5:48
- B4Chariots Of Thunder5:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nexus Polaris are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Nexus Polaris are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1998 and 2025.
When was Nexus Polaris first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 301-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Nexus Polaris is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 301-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB 0301-1 A SST and NB 0301-1 B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nexus Polaris 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.