Youthanasia vinyl value
Megadeth — Youthanasia: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Universal Music Group International | 0602537976515 | UK & Europe | Picture Disc, Reissue, 180 Gram | $58–$90 |
| 2014 Capitol | B0021521-01 | US | Picture Disc, Reissue | $58–$90 |
| 2014 Capitol | B0021521-01 | USA, Canada & Europe | Picture Disc, Reissue | $58–$90 |
| 2025 Capitol | B0021521-01 | USA, Canada & Europe | Picture Disc, Reissue | $58–$90 |
| 2026 Capitol | 00199957311250 | UK & Europe | Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold | $42–$55 |
| 2026 Capitol | 199957311250 | USA & Canada | Reissue, Remastered | $42–$55 |
9 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Capitol | 068 829004 1 | Brazil | — |
| 1994 Capitol | 7243 8 29004 1 2 | Greece | — |
| 1994 Capitol | 7243 8 29004 1 2 | UK | Blue |
| 2022 Capitol | 7243 8 29004 1 2 | Netherlands | Reissue, Unofficial Release, Purple |
| 2023 Capitol | 7243 8 29004 1 2 | Europe | Unofficial Release, Garnet Color |
| 2023 Capitol | 7243 8 29004 1 2 | Europe | Unofficial Release, Pink Marbled |
| 2023 Capitol | 7243 8 29004 1 2 | Europe | Reissue, Unofficial Release, Magenta |
| 2024 Capitol | 7243 8 29004 1 2 | Europe | Reissue, Unofficial Release, Blue |
| 2024 Capitol | 7243 8 29004 1 2 | Europe | Reissue, Unofficial Release, Swirl Blue |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
15 pressings tracked · 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 1994 UK pressing it reads “8290041 A-01-1- 1 D” on side one and “8290041 B-01-1- 1 D” on side two. Jackets get swapped over the decades; the runout does not.
- 3
Grade the condition. The same pressing can be worth several times more in near mint than in VG. Grade the vinyl and the sleeve separately — our grading guide shows the standard scale.
A 1994 jacket with a later disc inside is a reissue in an original sleeve. Judge the pressing by the runout etching and the label, never by the cover.
Questions
Which pressing of Youthanasia is worth the most?
The 1994 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 1994 “Blue” and the 2014 “Picture Disc, Reissue, 180 Gram”) 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 1994 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 1994 UK pressing the runout reads “8290041 A-01-1- 1 D”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Youthanasia worth today?
Sellers typically ask $42 to $90 for the later pressings we have quotes on; for the 2014 0602537976515 the median ask is $66 over 10 listings (eBay, Sep 19, 2026). The 1994 pressings have no quoted range right now. Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
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