Slayer — Seasons in the Abyss
Known pressings
31 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 |
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| 1990 | CA | Def American Recordings | CD 24307 | CD |
| 1990 | CA | Def American Recordings | W2 24307 | CD — Columbia House edition |
| 1990 | DE | Def American Recordings | 846 871-2 | CD |
| 1990 | JP | Def American Recordings | PHCR-1042 | CD |
| 1990 | US | Def American Recordings | 846 871-2 | CD |
| 1990 | US | Def American Recordings | 846 871-4 | Cassette |
| 1990 | US | Def American Recordings | 9 24307-2 | CD |
| 1990 | US | Def American Recordings | DEF 24307 | 12" Vinyl — DMM version |
| 1990 | XE | Def American Recordings | 846 871-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1991 | XC | Popron Music | 50 096-2 | CD |
| 1993 | JP | Def American Recordings | PHCR-4110 | CD |
| 1994 | DE | American Recordings | 0731458679820 | CD |
| 1994 | RU | Phonogram | 846 871-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1994 | US | American Recordings | 9 24307-2 | CD |
| 1994 | XE | American Recordings | 74321 24850 2 | CD |
| 1995 | JP | American Recordings | BVCP-812 | CD |
| 1998 | US | American Recordings | CK 69407 | CD |
| 2002 | JP | American Recordings, Universal | UICY-2014 | CD |
| 2002 | US | American Recordings | 314 586 798-2 | CD |
| 2006 | AU | American Recordings | 5101160382 | CD |
| 2006 | XE | American Recordings | 50-51011-6038-2-2 | CD |
| 2006 | XW | American Recordings | 50-51011-6038-2-2 | CD |
| 2007 | US | Sony BMG Music Entertainment | — | Digital Media |
| 2007 | US | American Recordings | 88697 12884 2 | CD |
| 2013 | US | American Recordings | B0018855-01 | Vinyl |
| 2013 | XE | American Recordings | 0602537352258 | CD |
| 2018 | XE | American Recordings | 0602537352258 | CD |
| — | BR | Def American Recordings | 5867982 | CD |
| — | CA | Def American Recordings | W2 24307 | CD |
| — | XE | American Recordings | 88697128842 | CD |
| — | XW | American Recordings | — | 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
Slayer "Seasons in the Abyss" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Slayer "Seasons in the Abyss" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Slayer "Seasons in the Abyss" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Slayer "Seasons in the Abyss" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Slayer "Seasons in the Abyss" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Slayer "Seasons in the Abyss" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Slayer "Seasons in the Abyss" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Slayer "Seasons in the Abyss" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Slayer "Seasons in the Abyss" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Slayer "Seasons in the Abyss" audiophile limited CD