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MELIORA

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  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia

EDITIONS

Scandinavia

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
LABEL - Reaktor Recordings
CATALOG # - REAKTORCD02
COUNTRY - Scandinavia
RELEASE DATE - August 21, 2015
FORMAT - CD
​GIMA # - ​CD12509
Notes:

Digipak

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
LABEL -​ Loma Vista
CATALOG # - LVR-37699-02
COUNTRY - USA
RELEASE DATE - August 21, 2015
FORMAT - CD
​GIMA # - ​CD12508
Notes:

Limited Box

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
ZENITH
  1. Zenith
  2. Cirice (Radio Edit)
LABEL - Reaktor Recordings
CATALOG # - REAKTORBOX01
COUNTRY - Europe
RELEASE DATE - August 31, 2015
FORMAT - LP + 10"
​GIMA # - ​V14290
Notes:
​Limited edition of 5,000 machine numbered copies.  This set contains "Meliora" on 180 gram vinyl, "Zenith" 10" on yellow vinyl, poster, art booklet, and 3 photo cards in a sealed envelope.  My copy is #793 of 5,000.

Regular

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
LABEL -​ Loma Vista
CATALOG # - LVR-37694-01
COUNTRY - USA
RELEASE DATE - August 21, 2015
FORMAT - LP
​GIMA # - ​V14289
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Hot Stuff Exclusive (Blood Red)

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
LABEL - Reaktor Recordings
CATALOG # - REAKTORLP2
COUNTRY - Sweden
RELEASE DATE - August 21, 2015
FORMAT - LP
​GIMA # - ​V14292
Notes:
Originally limited to 666 numbered copies, Hot Stuff later sold an additional 34 unnumbered (presumably) overrun copies, bringing the total pressed up to 700.  My copy is #541 of 666.

Scandinavian Exclusive (Green)

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
LABEL - Reaktor Recordings
CATALOG # - REAKTORLP2
COUNTRY - Scandinavia
RELEASE DATE - August 21, 2015
FORMAT - LP
​GIMA # - ​V14291
Notes:
​2,000 pressed.

Meliora Deluxe

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
POPESTAR
  1. Square Hammer
  2. Nocturnal Me
  3. I Believe
  4. Missionary Man
  5. Bible
LABEL -​ Loma Vista
CATALOG # - LVR00048
COUNTRY - USA
RELEASE DATE - September 16, 2016
FORMAT - 2 CD
​GIMA # - ​CD26411
Notes:

Meliora Redux

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
  11. Zenith
POPESTAR
  1. Square Hammer
  2. Nocturnal Me
  3. I Believe
  4. Missionary Man
  5. Bible
LABEL - Reaktor Recordings
CATALOG # - REAKTORCD02
COUNTRY - Sweden
RELEASE DATE - September 16, 2016
FORMAT - 2 CD
​GIMA # - ​CD14669
Notes:
This is the only CD edition that includes "Zenith", otherwise only available in the box set on 10" vinyl.

Meliora Deluxe

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
POPESTAR
  1. Square Hammer
  2. Nocturnal Me
  3. I Believe
  4. Missionary Man
  5. Bible
LABEL -​ Loma Vista
CATALOG # - LVR00049
COUNTRY - USA
RELEASE DATE - September 16, 2016
FORMAT - 2 LP
​GIMA # - ​V26192
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Newbury Comics Exclusive (Coke Bottle Clear)

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
LABEL -​ Loma Vista
CATALOG # - LVR-37694-01 / LVR00195
COUNTRY - USA
RELEASE DATE - July 14, 2017
FORMAT - LP
​GIMA # - ​V18788
Notes:
500 pressed.
​Pressed by Record Technology Incorporated.

Zia Records Exclusive (Root Beer)

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
LABEL -​ Loma Vista
CATALOG # - LVR-37694-01 / LVR01582
COUNTRY - USA
RELEASE DATE - February 26, 2021
FORMAT - LP
​GIMA # - ​V25712
Notes:
​1,000 pressed.

Deluxe (Yellow)

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
POPESTAR
  1. Square Hammer
  2. Nocturnal Me
  3. I Believe
  4. Missionary Man
  5. Bible
LABEL -​ Loma Vista
CATALOG # - LVR00049 / LVR03212
COUNTRY - USA
RELEASE DATE - January 27, 2023
FORMAT - LP + 12"
​GIMA # - ​V26410
Notes:
Indie retail exclusive.

Indie Record Store Exclusive (Coke Bottle Clear)

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
LABEL -​ Loma Vista
CATALOG # - LVR-37694-01 / LVR03191
COUNTRY - USA
RELEASE DATE - 2023
FORMAT - LP
​GIMA # - ​V27190
Notes:
Pressed by Memphis Record Pressing.

10th Anniversary Edition (Neon Green)

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
POPESTAR
  1. Square Hammer
  2. Nocturnal Me
  3. I Believe
  4. Missionary Man
  5. Bible
LABEL -​ Loma Vista
CATALOG # - LVR00049 / LVR05058
COUNTRY - USA
RELEASE DATE - October 17, 2025
FORMAT - LP + 12"
​GIMA # - ​V27436
Notes:
Deluxe 10th anniversary edition.  This comes with a "Mummy Dust" bill.

Books-A-Million / 2nd & Charles Exclusive (Evergreen)

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
POPESTAR
  1. Square Hammer
  2. Nocturnal Me
  3. I Believe
  4. Missionary Man
  5. Bible
LABEL -​ Loma Vista
CATALOG # - LVR00049 / LVR05098
COUNTRY - USA
RELEASE DATE - October 17, 2025
FORMAT - LP + 12"
​GIMA # - ​V27452
Notes:
Deluxe 10th anniversary edition.  This comes with a "Mummy Dust" bill.

Loma Vista Exclusive (Spirit Yellow / Black Smoke)

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MELIORA
  1. Spirit
  2. From The Pinnacle To The Pit
  3. Cirice
  4. Spöksonat
  5. He Is
  6. Mummy Dust
  7. Majesty
  8. Devil Church
  9. Absolution
  10. Deus In Absentia
POPESTAR
  1. Square Hammer
  2. Nocturnal Me
  3. I Believe
  4. Missionary Man
  5. Bible
LABEL -​ Loma Vista
CATALOG # - LVR00049 / LVR05052
COUNTRY - USA
RELEASE DATE - October 17, 2025
FORMAT - LP + 12"
​GIMA # - ​V27330
Notes:
Deluxe 10th anniversary edition.  This comes with a "Mummy Dust" bill.

CREDITS

Papa Emeritus III - Performer
A Group of Nameless Ghouls - Performer

Klas Åhlund​ - Producer
Andy Wallace - Mixing
Greg Gordon - Engineer
Adam Kasper - Engineer
Brian Lucey - Mastering
Zbigniew Bielak II - Sleeve Artwork
Mikael Eriksson​ - Photography
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