System of a Down — Mezmerize
Known pressings
15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | — | — | — | CD |
| 2005 | AU | American Recordings, Columbia, Sony BMG Music Entertainment Australia | 5190002000 | CD |
| 2005 | DE | American Recordings, Columbia | 5190002000, COL 519000 2 | CD — embossed cover, Sony Music pressing |
| 2005 | GB | Columbia | COL 519000 1 | 12" Vinyl — limited edition picture disc |
| 2005 | GB | American Recordings | COL 519000 2 | CD — non-embossed cover, Sony Music pressing |
| 2005 | JP | American Recordings, Sony Records International | CK 90648, SICP 682 | CD |
| 2005 | JP | Sony Records International | SICP 875 | CD |
| 2005 | US | American Recordings | 2796-94477-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2005 | US | American Recordings, Columbia | CK 90648 | CD |
| 2005 | US | American Recordings, Columbia | CK 94161 | CD — clean version |
| 2005 | US | American Recordings | SOTD 2221 | Cassette |
| 2005 | XW | American Recordings, Columbia | — | Digital Media |
| 2018 | US | American Recordings, Columbia, Legacy | 19075865611 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2018 | XE | American Recordings | 190758656113 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2019 | AU | American Recordings, Columbia, Sony Music | 19075936522 | CD |
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
System of a Down "Mezmerize" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
System of a Down "Mezmerize" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
System of a Down "Mezmerize" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
System of a Down "Mezmerize" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
System of a Down "Mezmerize" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
System of a Down "Mezmerize" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
System of a Down "Mezmerize" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
System of a Down "Mezmerize" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
System of a Down "Mezmerize" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
System of a Down "Mezmerize" audiophile limited CD