Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 77055-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MZE 0467/A 1Side A runout stamped
MZE 0468/A 1Side B runout stamped
UnleashedAcross The Open Sea
Vinyl pressings
Across The Open Sea
by Unleashed · 1993
11 pressings3 countriesDeath MetalRock
Across The Open Sea was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Across The Open Sea
1 pressing came out in 1993, 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Germany | Century Media 77055-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Germany | Century Media 9981121LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2011 | Germany | Century Media 9981121LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Germany | Century Media 9981121LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Germany | Century Media 9981121LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Spain | Black Sleeves BLACK144LPPIC / Century Media BLACK144LPPICLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2019 | Europe | Century Media 19075983901LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Century Media 19075983901 - LP03LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Germany | Funeral Industries FI129LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Germany | Funeral Industries FI1 29LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2025 | Germany | Funeral Industries FI129LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1To Asgaard We Fly3:54
- A2Open Wide3:11
- A3I Am God4:32
- A4The One Insane3:02
- A5Across The Open Sea2:45
- A6In The Northern Lands3:53
- B1Forever Goodbye (2045)2:27
- B2Execute Them All3:19
- B3Captured3:47
- B4Breaking The Law2:13
- B5The General4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Across The Open Sea are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Across The Open Sea are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1993 and 2025.
When was Across The Open Sea first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Germany. One of them is Century Media 77055-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Across The Open Sea is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 77055-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MZE 0467/A 1 and MZE 0468/A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Across The Open Sea 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.
