Megadeth (self-titled) vinyl value
Megadeth — Megadeth (self-titled): pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BLKIIBLK | BB LP 1532 | Austria | Limited Edition, Green Black Kiwi Splatter | $80–$106 |
| 2026 BLKIIBLK | BB LP 1532 | Europe | Limited Edition, White With Blue/Orange Splatter | from $96 |
| 2026 BLKIIBLK | BB LP 1532 | Europe | White Orange Corona (Blaze) | $68–$130 |
| 2026 BLKIIBLK | BB LP 1532 | Germany | Limited Edition, Red/Blue Ghostly | $84–$108 |
| 2026 BLKIIBLK | BB LP 1532 | Italy | Limited Edition, Yellow/Orange Ghostly Flame | from $40 |
| 2026 Ward | GQJS-90008-9 | Japan | Crimson Clear | $90–$133 |
| 2026 BLKIIBLK | BB LP 1532 | UK | Limited Edition, 'Ruin' Copper/Emerald Marble | $42–$109 |
9 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 2M Producciones | 2M004V | Argentina | — |
| 2026 2M Producciones | 2M004V | Argentina | Limited Edition, Numbered, Colored Marble Argentina Flag |
| 2026 2M Producciones | 2M004V | Argentina | Limited Edition, Numbered, Orange Translucent |
| 2026 2M Producciones | 2M004V | Chile | Limited Edition, Numbered, Colored Marble Chile Flag |
| 2026 BLKIIBLK | BB LP 1532 | Europe | Limited Edition, Blue Ghostly |
| 2026 BLKIIBLK | BB LP 1532 | Europe | Limited Edition, Yellow Fluo |
| 2026 BLKIIBLK | BTC028-1 | Italy | Limited Edition, Numbered, Hot Sea Tri-Colour |
| 2026 BLKIIBLK | BTC028-1 | Italy | Limited Edition, Numbered, Black Ice, Bone & Red Tri-Coloured |
| 2026 BLKIIBLK | BB BS 1532 | Italy | Orange Marble |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
36 pressings tracked, 16 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 2026 UK pressing it reads “FRLP1532-A (1) JN-H STERLING” on side one and “FRLP1532-B-REI (3) JN-H STERLING” on side two. Sleeves migrate between copies over the years; the etching stays with the record.
- 3
Grade the condition. Condition multiplies the price: near mint can bring several times what a VG copy does. Vinyl and sleeve get separate grades; the scale is in our grading guide.
Discs and jackets part ways over the decades: a 2026 sleeve proves nothing about the record inside it. The runout etching and the label decide the pressing; the cover never does.
Questions
Which pressing of Megadeth (self-titled) is worth the most?
The 2026 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 2026 “Limited Edition, Numbered, Colored Marble Argentina Flag” and the 2026 “Limited Edition, Numbered, Orange Translucent ”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 2026 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 2026 UK pressing the runout reads “FRLP1532-A (1) JN-H STERLING”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Megadeth (self-titled) worth today?
Sellers ask from $40 for the pressings we track; for the 2026 GQJS-90008-9 the median ask is $107 over 8 listings (eBay, Sep 15, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
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