UK
October 2007- Label and catalog number
- Rise Above Records RISELP103
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Magnolia Sparkle
Vinyl pressings
The Alchemist
by Witchcraft · 2007
22 pressings2 countriesHard RockDoom MetalRock
The Alchemist was first pressed on vinyl in 2007. 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 Alchemist
13 pressings came out in 2007, 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.
UK
October 1, 2007- Label and catalog number
- Rise Above Records RISELP103
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
UK
October 1, 2007- Label and catalog number
- Rise Above Records RISELP103
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Black With Gold Sparkle
- Runout / matrix
RISELP 103 A - 1Side A
RISELP 103 B - 1Side B
UK
October 1, 2007- Label and catalog number
- Rise Above Records RISELP103
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Green
UK
October 1, 2007- Label and catalog number
- Rise Above Records RISELP103
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Purple
UK
October 1, 2007- Label and catalog number
- Rise Above Records RISELP103
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Yellow Transparent
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP156First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2007 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP103First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP156LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP156LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2012 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP156LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP156LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP156LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP156LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Rise Above Records RISELP156LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2018 | UK | Rise Above Records RISELP156LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Walk Between The Lines3:24
- A2If Crimson Was Your Colour3:47
- A3Leva4:33
- A4Hey Doctor5:12
- A5Samaritan Burden6:27
- B1Remembered5:14
- B2The Alchemist Pt. 1 / 2 / 314:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Alchemist are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Alchemist are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2007 and 2018.
When was The Alchemist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2007, in UK. One of them is Rise Above Records RISELP103, released October 2007.
How do I tell if my copy of The Alchemist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RISELP103, RISELP156) 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 The Alchemist 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.
