US
August 13, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Relapse Records RR7460Relapse Records RR46101
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold Translucent With Oxblood, Brown And Olive Green Splatter
Vinyl pressings
Primordial Arcana
by Wolves In The Throne Room · 2021
27 pressings6 countriesAtmospheric Black MetalRock
Primordial Arcana was first pressed on vinyl in 2021. 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 Primordial Arcana
22 pressings came out in 2021, the album's first year, in 4 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
August 13, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Relapse Records RR7460Relapse Records RR46091
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold W/ Black Splatter
- Runout / matrix
RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7460-1 - SIDE A - PRIMORDAL 225738E1/ASide A
RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7460-1 - SIDE B - ARCANA 225738E2/ASide B
US
August 13, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Relapse Records RR4601Relapse Records RR46121
- Format
- LP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · White, Green, Brown with Tri-Color Splatter
US
August 13, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Relapse Records RR4601Relapse Records RR46161
- Format
- LP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Gold Translucent with Splatter
US
August 13, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Relapse Records RR4601Relapse Records RR46011
- Format
- LP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Clear [Milky] w/ White & Splatter
US
August 13, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Relapse Records RR4601Relapse Records RR46171
- Format
- LP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · White, Silver, Green W/ Tri-Color Splatter
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Relapse Records RR7460 / Relapse Records RR46101First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Relapse Records RR7460 / Relapse Records RR46091First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Relapse Records RR4601 / Relapse Records RR46121First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Relapse Records RR4601 / Relapse Records RR46161First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Relapse Records RR4601 / Relapse Records RR46011First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Relapse Records RR4601 / Relapse Records RR46171First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Relapse Records RR4601 / Relapse Records RR46141First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Relapse Records RR4601 / Relapse Records RR46151First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Belgium | Century Media 19439875521 / Artemisia Records 19439875521First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Century Media 19439914711 / Artemisia Records 19439914711First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Century Media 19439914711 / Artemisia Records 19439914711First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Century Media 19439914711 / Artemisia Records 19439914711First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Century Media 19439914711 / Artemisia Records 19439914711First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Century Media 19439914711 / Artemisia Records 19439914711First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Century Media 19439875521 / Artemisia Records 19439875521First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mountain Magick
- A2Spirit Of Lightning
- A3Through Eternal Fields
- A4Primal Chasm (Gift Of Fire)
- B1Underworld Aurora
- B2Masters Of Rain And Storm
- B3Eostre
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Primordial Arcana are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Primordial Arcana are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2021 and 2026.
When was Primordial Arcana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2021, in US, UK, Belgium, Europe. One of them is Relapse Records RR7460, released August 13, 2021.
How do I tell if my copy of Primordial Arcana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR7460, RR4601, 19439875521, 19439914711) 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 Primordial Arcana 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.