UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3423
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCF 3423 A - 1U - 1 - 1 DB. TAPE ONESide A
MCF 3423 B - 1U - 1 - 1 DB. TAPE ONESide B
Vinyl pressings
Eternal Nightmare
by Vio-Lence · 1988
18 pressings3 countriesThrashSpeed MetalRock
Eternal Nightmare was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Eternal Nightmare
3 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mechanic Records MCA-42187
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 7816 PL-2 Precision LacquerA side
7817 MCA PL-2 PrecisionB side
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 255 694-1Mechanic Records MCA 42187
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 255694-1-ASide A
R/S Alsdorf 255694-1-B2Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records 255 694-1 / Mechanic Records MCA 42187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3423First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Mechanic Records MCA-42187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Wax Maniax WM55028LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | US | Wax Maniax WM55028LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | US | Wax Maniax WM55028LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Wax Maniax WM55028LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Wax Maniax WM55028LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Wax Maniax WM55028LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Wax Maniax WM55028LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2017 | US | Wax Maniax WM55028LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Wax Maniax WM55028LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Wax Maniax WM55028LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-16018-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-16018-1 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16018-7LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-16018-1 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16018-3LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-16018-1 / Metal Blade Records 3984-16018-6LP, Album, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-16018-1 / Metal Blade Records 16018-8LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Eternal Nightmare6:04
- A2Serial Killer2:56
- A3Phobophobia6:27
- A4Calling In The Coroner3:54
- B1T.D.S. (Take It As You Will)5:01
- B2Bodies On Bodies5:49
- B3Kill On Command4:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eternal Nightmare are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Eternal Nightmare are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1988 and 2022.
When was Eternal Nightmare first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is MCA Records MCF 3423.
How do I tell if my copy of Eternal Nightmare is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCF 3423, MCA-42187, 255 694-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCF 3423 A - 1U - 1 - 1 DB. TAPE ONE and MCF 3423 B - 1U - 1 - 1 DB. TAPE ONE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eternal Nightmare 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.