DetermiNation, Trauma - CD

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Artist - Trauma
Format - CD
Genre - Death Metal
Year - 2006
Country - United States
Grading (record) - Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Mint

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Description

Polish Death Metal Band formed in 1992. Currently based in Elblag. Formed in 1988 under the name Thanatos. 

Mint - Sealed

Trauma – DetermiNation (2005/2006)

The "Deep Dive" Details:

  • The Original vs. The Reissue: This is the third part of a "trilogy" from the Polish death metal veterans (following Suffocated in Slumber and Imperfect Like a God).

    • The 2005 First Press (Empire Records): Released in Poland (Catalog: EMP CD 051). This version is significantly harder to find in Australia and is the "purist" choice for its raw production.

    • The 2006 Global Release (Unique Leader): This is the version most commonly found in international distros (Catalog: ULR60031-2). Unique Leader is a high-pedigree label for technical death metal, which gives this version strong "shelf appeal" for collectors of bands like Suffocation or Decrepit Birth.

  • Production Anomalies: Unlike the "crisp" digital sound of their peers, DetermiNation is famous for a slightly muddier, "dreary" production. Fans of the album argue this adds a unique atmosphere that their cleaner albums lack.

  • The "Vader" Connection: Because Trauma (originally called Thanatos) comes from the same Polish scene as Vader and Behemoth, collectors often view them as the "underrated younger brother." This specific album is cited as their most technical work, particularly the drumming of Mały, which features incredibly high-speed, precise double-bass work that wasn't common for mid-tier bands in 2005.

  • Matrix / Runout Info: * For the Unique Leader version, check the hub for: CD TRAUMA DETERMINATION 06410.

    • For the Empire Records version, look for the Polish manufacturer: www.takt.com.pl.

  • Rarity Note: The Empire Records version often has a much more saturated, "bloody" red print on the booklet compared to the slightly more muted Unique Leader reissue.

  • Keywords: Trauma, DetermiNation, Polish Death Metal, Unique Leader Records, 2006, Technical Death Metal, Rare Metal CD, Vader, Mały.

  • Tags: Polish Extreme Metal, Technical Death Metal Rarities, Unique Leader Catalog, 2000s Death Metal.

 
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MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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