Germany
1991- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 08-9722-1Century Media 08 9722-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9722 - 4 - A1Side A, Stamped
9722 - 4 - B1Side B, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
The Astral Sleep
by Tiamat · 1991
17 pressings5 countriesDoom MetalDeath MetalRock
The Astral Sleep was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 The Astral Sleep
1 pressing came out in 1991, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Century Media 08-9722-1 / Century Media 08 9722-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Germany | Century MediaLP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Belgium | Painkiller Records PKR-076LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | Belgium | Painkiller Records PKR-076LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | Belgium | Painkiller Records PKR-076LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2008 | Netherlands | Painkiller Records PKR-076LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Germany | Century Media CMD9980951LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Germany | Century Media CMD9980951LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | Germany | Century Media CMD9980951LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Greece | Floga Records FL275LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2020 | Greece | Floga Records FL275LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | Greece | Floga Records FL275LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | Greece | Floga Records FL275LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Greece | Floga Records FL275LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2025 | Greece | Floga Records FL275LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2025 | Greece | Floga Records FL275LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2025 | Italy | Century Media / DeAgostiniLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Neo Aeon (Intro)
- A2Lady Temptress
- A3Mountain Of Doom
- A4Dead Boys Quire
- A5Sumerian Cry (Part III)
- A6On Golden Wings
- B1Ancient Entity
- B2The Southernmost Voyage
- B3Angels Far Beyond
- B4I Am The King Of Dreams
- B5The Seal (Outro)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Astral Sleep are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Astral Sleep are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 2025.
When was The Astral Sleep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Germany. One of them is Century Media 08-9722-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Astral Sleep is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 08-9722-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9722 - 4 - A1 and 9722 - 4 - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Astral Sleep 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.
