US
January 15, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1Nuclear Blast 3548-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Translucent Red
WitchcraftNucleus
Vinyl pressings
Nucleus
by Witchcraft · 2016
16 pressings3 countriesHard RockStoner RockRock
Nucleus was first pressed on vinyl in 2016. 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 Nucleus
8 pressings came out in 2016, 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
January 15, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1Nuclear Blast 3548-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue
US
January 15, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1Nuclear Blast 3548-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NBA33548/MRP0236-A ?ss151020Side A
NBA33548/MRP0236-B ?bs151020Side B
NBA33548/MRP0236-C ?ss151020Side C
NBA33548/MRP0236-D ?ss151020Side D
Europe
January 15, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1Nuclear Blast 27361 35481
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NB 3548-1-1 BF12665-01 A1 MKRunout side A - etched, variant 1
NB 3548-1-1 BF12665-01 B1 MKRunout side B - etched, variant 1
NB 3548-1-2 BF12665-02 C1 MKRunout side C - etched, variant 1
NB 3548-1-2 BF12665-02 D1 MKRunout side D - etched, variant 1
Europe
January 15, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1Nuclear Blast 27361 35481
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Splattered Clear
- Runout / matrix
NB 3548-1-1 BF12665-01 A1 MKRunout Side A - etched
NB 3548-1-1 BF12665-01 B1 MKRunout Side B - etched
NB 3548-1-2 BF12665-02 C1 MKRunout Side C - etched
NB 3548-1-2 BF12665-02 D1 MKRunout Side D - etched
Europe
January 15, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1Nuclear Blast 27361 35481
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear
- Runout / matrix
NB 3548-1-1 BF12665-01 A1 MKRunout Side A - etched
NB 3548-1-1 BF12665-01 B1 MKRunout Side B - etched
NB 3548-1-2 BF12665-02 C1 MKRunout Side C - etched
NB 3548-1-2 BF12665-02 D1 MKRunout Side D - etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 35481First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2016 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 35481First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 35481First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 35481First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1 / Nuclear Blast 3548-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1 / Nuclear Blast 3548-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1 / Nuclear Blast 3548-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2016 | US | Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1 / Nuclear Blast 3548-1LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2016 | Germany | Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1 / Nuclear Blast 27361 35481First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Svart Records SRE688LP / Svart Records SRE688LPB2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Svart Records SRE668LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2023 | Europe | Svart Records SRE688LPB1LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Heavy Psych Sounds HPS354LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Heavy Psych Sounds HPS354LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Heavy Psych Sounds HPS354LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2025 | Europe | Heavy Psych Sounds HPS354LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Malstroem
- A2Theory Of Consequence
- A3The Outcast
- B1Nucleus
- B2An Exorcism Of Doubts
- C1The Obsessed
- C2To Transcend Bitterness
- C3Helpless
- D1Breakdown
- D2Chasing Rainbows (Bonus)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nucleus are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Nucleus are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2016 and 2025.
When was Nucleus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2016, in US, Europe, Germany. One of them is Nuclear Blast NB 3548-1, released January 15, 2016.
How do I tell if my copy of Nucleus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 3548-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nucleus 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.
