Opeth — Orchid
Known pressings
18 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PL | Mystic Production | 003 | Cassette |
| 1995 | XE | Candlelight Records | CANDLE010CD | CD — first pressing |
| 1997 | US | Century Media | 7845-2 | CD |
| 2000 | GB | Candlelight Records | CANDLE053CD | CD |
| 2000 | US | Candlelight Records USA | CANUS028CD | CD |
| 2003 | GB | Candlelight Records | CANDLE053TIN | CD |
| 2003 | RU | Irond | IROND CD 03-631 | CD |
| 2003 | US | Candlelight Records USA | CANUS028CD | CD |
| 2003 | US | Candlelight Records USA | CDL0028CD | CD |
| 2006 | JP | Candlelight Records | XQAN-1001 | CD |
| 2008 | GB | Back on Black | BOBV097LP | 12" Vinyl — purple vinyl |
| 2008 | JP | AVALON | MICP-10807 | CD |
| 2011 | BR | Heavy Metal Rock | PLCD53271 | CD |
| 2015 | US | Candlelight Records USA | CDL586CD | CD — reissue |
| 2016 | — | Candlelight Records, Spinefarm Records | Candle724765 | CD |
| 2016 | XE | Candlelight Records | CANDLE711066 | 12" Vinyl — 2016 reissue |
| 2023 | XW | Candlelight Records | — | Digital Media — 2023 Abbey Road remaster |
| — | — | Candlelight Records | — | Digital Media |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Opeth "Orchid" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Opeth "Orchid" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Opeth "Orchid" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Opeth "Orchid" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Opeth "Orchid" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Opeth "Orchid" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Opeth "Orchid" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Opeth "Orchid" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Opeth "Orchid" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Opeth "Orchid" audiophile limited CD