Northern Light is Covenant's fifth full-length album, released by Sony KA2 (Europe) and Metropolis Records (US) in October, 2002. A limited edition digipak version of the album was also released, along with 1000 numbered double vinyl releases.
Sony copies of this record included copy-protection technology in an attempt to prevent consumers from digitizing their album.
The vinyl release included four bonus tracks, including two exclusive tracks.