Test Pressings of Mastodon Records.

Here is a list/info and a picture of the ones I have currently, and I am actively seeking out the others.  I will add matrix numbers on the ones I have not done when I find the time.

Lifesblood:

Side A etchings: U-57656M-A RR-055-A ©
Side B etchings: U-57656M-B RR-055-B ©
Side C etchings: U-57656M-C RR-055-C ©
Side D etchings: U-57656M-D RR-055-D ©

There were 2 pressings of this record, but I believe there was only 1 set of tests as with the # pressed, they likely only used one set of stampers. As far as I am aware, there are only 4 of these made.

 Hung, Drawn & Quartered (High On Fire)/ March Of The Fire Ants - Split 7"

Released as sort of a teaser. Side A was from the upcoming High On Fire album "Surrounded By Thieves", side B was from the upcoming Mastodon album "Remission".

Matrix / Runout (Side A Etchings): U-54863M-A RR-046 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etchings): U-54863M-B RR-046 B

I think there are 5 of these, but not sure.

Remission:

 1st press, limited to 15 copies. This has a different matrix than the second press and it is a different mastering. As a note, it is also on heavy 180 gram vinyl.

Matrix / Runout (Side A): MASTERED BY TROTONE PA-802 RLP-6523-1 RE-1 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B): MASTERED BY TROTONE PA-802 RLP-6523-1 B RE-1
Matrix / Runout (Side C): MASTERED BY TROTONE PA-802 RLP-6523-1 CRE-1
Matrix / Runout (Side D): MASTERED BY TROTONE PA-802 RLP-6523-1 D RE-1

Second press, limited to 15 copies. This has a different matrix than the first press and it is a different mastering. As a note, it is in standard weight vinyl.

Matrix / Runout (Side A): RR6523-1-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B): RR6523-1-B
Matrix / Runout (Side C): RR6523-1-C
Matrix / Runout (Side D): RR6523-1-D

Call Of The Mastodon:

Matrix / Runout (Side A Etchings): PIRATES PRESS RR6515-1 A 63865E1/A
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etchings): PIRATES PRESS RR6515-1 B 63865E2/A

There was only one pressing of this record, and I believe only 7 copies of this were made.

Leviathan:

Matrix / Runout (Side A etchings): TRUTONE-NYC-PA RR-6622-A SPIT YOUR LUNGS WITH BLOOD AND THUNDER
Matrix / Runout (Side B etchings): TRUTONE-NYC-PA RR-6622-1-B TAKEN DOWN WITH HEARTS ALIVE

The ones I have is the above info, first press, I believe 15 were made. Now there are 6 different pressings of this record + the picture disc, so there will be tests for other pressings out there. At this point, I am happy to have a first press one. I would like one of the picture disc too.

Crystal Skull:

Matrix / Runout (Side A Etchings): RR6776-1- RELAPSE RECORDS SINGLES SERIES #063 A 6606201/A
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etchings): RR6776-1- RELAPSE RECORDS SINGLES SERIES #063 B 6606202/A

Only one pressing of this record ever done. As far as I know there were 6 of these made.

 Blood Mountain:

Matrix / Runout (Side A etchings): PIRATES PRESS--RR6766-1 MASTODON "BLOOD MOUNTAIN" A 66943E1/A
Matrix / Runout (Side B etchings): PIRATES PRESS--RR6766-1 MASTODON "BLOOD MOUNTAIN" A 66943E2/A

The one I have is the above info, first press, I believe 15 were made.

Blood Mountain 2XLP: 

Matrix info to come.

Blood Mountain, all 3 versions now:

The Hunter:

Crack The Skye 2XLP:

2xLP version of Crack The Skye. Mastered at 45 RPM over two discs at Bernie Grundman Studios. I believe 5 were made.

Matrix / Runout (Side A etchings) -18744- 1-517931-45-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B etchings) -18744- 1-517931-45-B
Matrix / Runout (Side C etchings) -18745- 1-517931-45-C
Matrix / Runout (Side D etchings) -18745- 1-517931-45-D

Written on the paper sleeves is Mastodon 45 RPM A/B (and C/D) 03/05 Pallas. "Only For Promotion" printed on the white labels.

 Crack The Skye standard version:

Matrix info to come...

 Live At Brixton:

 Matrix / Runout (Side A etchings) - 1-541585A 22604.3 (3) (does the bracket 3 mean 3 made?)
Matrix / Runout (Side B etching) - 1-541585B 22604.3 (3)
Matrix / Runout (Side C etchings) - 1-541585C 22604.3 (3)
Matrix / Runout (Side D etchings) - 1-541585D 22604.3 (3)

Yes, above is a picture of 2 Leviathan first press tests...I have traded one away.

My most recent picture of my test press collection, getting there!! Here is the ones I am still looking for:

Leviathan - picture disc version

The Hunter 2XLP

American Heritage split 7" Picture Disc

Reptilian 7" Picture Disc

Capillarian Crest 7"

Live At The Aragon

Just Got Paid - Warner RSD Split with ZZTop

Flaming Lips split 7"

Feistodon split 7"

The Wolf Is Loose picture disc

Divinations picture disc

The Motherload picture disc

Atlanta picture disc

Asleep In The Deep  picture disc

Once More Round The Sun C/D side

White Walker picture disc

If you can help with any of these, please email me.

Volcom - Just Got Paid / The Bit - Only 2 made.

Relapse 9XLP Box Set. In it is the only 12" pressing of Lifesblood, the only 2X12" of Leviathan, the only vinyl copy of the Relapse Contamination festival... pretty cool stuff. I heard there were 5 made, and this is possibly the only one to leave Relapse.

Live at Brixton 2XLP  supposed to be /5.

Above is the Once more round the sun A/B side only, If anyone has the C/D I am interested (would trade for a/b side, I have 2).

EOS

Here is a list of the test pressings I still (want) need to "complete" the collection:

Leviathan - picture disc version
The Hunter 2XLP
American Heritage split 7" Picture Disc
Reptilian 7" Picture Disc
Capillarian Crest 7"
Live At The Aragon Bidding on one now... I HOPE TO WIN.
Just Got Paid - Warner RSD Split with ZZTop
Flaming Lips split 7"
Feistodon split 7"
The Wolf Is Loose picture disc
Divinations picture disc
The Motherload picture disc
Atlanta picture disc
Asleep In The Deep  picture disc
Once More Round The Sun C/D side
White Walker picture disc

If you can help with any of these, please email me.