US
October 11, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Babymetal Records COOKLP737G
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Glow In The Dark
BabymetalMetal Galaxy
Vinyl pressings
Metal Galaxy
by Babymetal · 2019
10 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalAlternative RockJ-RockJ-pop
Metal Galaxy was first pressed on vinyl in 2019. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Metal Galaxy
7 pressings came out in 2019, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
October 11, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Ear Music 0214346EMUBabymetal Records COOKLP737C
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Crystal Clear
- Runout / matrix
BJ78248-01 A1 HLSide A Runout
BJ78248-01 B1 HLSide B Runout
BJ78248-02 C1 HLSide C Runout
BJ78248-02 D2 HLSide D Runout
US
October 11, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Ear Music 0214346EMUBabymetal Records COOKLP737T
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear
Europe
October 11, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Ear Music 0214346EMUAmuse 0214346EMU
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Red Translucent
Japan
October 11, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Toy's Factory TFJC-38037
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Japan Complete Edition
- Runout / matrix
TFJC 38037 ASide A
TFJC 38037 B 2Side B
TFJC 38037 C 2Side C
TFJC 38037 DSide D
UK & Europe
October 11, 2019- Label and catalog number
- Babymetal Records 0214346EMU
- Format
- LP, Limited Edition · Transparent
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Ear Music 0214346EMU / Amuse 0214346EMUFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Japan | Toy's Factory TFJC-38037First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2019 | UK & Europe | Babymetal Records 0214346EMUFirst yearLP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | UK, Europe & US | Ear Music 0214346EMU / Babymetal Records COOKLP737First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2019 | US | Babymetal Records COOKLP737GFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2019 | US | Ear Music 0214346EMU / Babymetal Records COOKLP737CFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Ear Music 0214346EMU / Babymetal Records COOKLP737TFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | Toy's Factory TFJC 38056/7LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2024 | US | Cooking Vinyl COOKLP737X / Babymetal Records COOKLP737XLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Cooking Vinyl COOKLP737XS / Babymetal Records COOKLP737XSLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Future Metal2:05
- A2Da Da Dance3:51
- A3Elevator Girl2:46
- A4Shanti Shanti Shanti3:10
- B1Oh! Majinai3:14
- B2Brand New Day4:11
- B3↑↓←→BBAB3:05
- B4Night Night Burn!3:42
- C1In The Name Of4:33
- C2Distortion3:07
- C3Pa Pa Ya!!3:56
- C4BxMxC3:03
- D1Kagerou3:33
- D2Starlight3:36
- D3Shine5:48
- D4Arkadia5:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Metal Galaxy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Metal Galaxy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2019 and 2025.
When was Metal Galaxy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2019, in US, Europe, Japan, UK & Europe and more. One of them is Babymetal Records COOKLP737G, released October 11, 2019.
How do I tell if my copy of Metal Galaxy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COOKLP737G, 0214346EMU, TFJC-38037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Metal Galaxy on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
