US
June 9, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Saddle Creek LBJ-255
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
LBJ255-A-RE1 RJ STERLINGSide A runout
LBJ255-B-RE1 RJ STERLINGSide B runout
Big ThiefCapacity
Vinyl pressings
Capacity
by Big Thief · 2017
11 pressings2 countriesRock
Capacity was first pressed on vinyl in 2017. 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 Capacity
5 pressings came out in 2017, the album's first year. 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
June 9, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Saddle Creek LBJ-255
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LBJ-255-A-RE1 RJ STERLINGSide A, Variants 1 & 2
LBJ-255B-RE 2 RJ STERLINGSide B, Variant 1
LBJ-255-B-RE1 RJ STERLINGSide B, Variant 2
US
June 9, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Saddle Creek LBJ-255
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold
US
June 9, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Saddle Creek LBJ-255
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Orange
US
June 9, 2017- Label and catalog number
- Saddle Creek LBJ-255
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LBJ255-A-RE1 RJ STERLING S-100942Side A
LBJ-255B-RE 2 RJ STERLING S-100943 RE-1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-255First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-255First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2017 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-255First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-255LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-255First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-255First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-255LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-255LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2022 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-255LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2025 | Worldwide | 4AD 4AD0754LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Worldwide | 4AD 4AD0754LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Pretty Things
- A2Shark Smile
- A3Capacity
- A4Watering
- A5Coma
- B1Great White Shark
- B2Mythological Beauty
- B3Objects
- B4Haley
- B5Mary
- B6Black Diamonds
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Capacity are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Capacity are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2017 and 2025.
When was Capacity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2017, in US. One of them is Saddle Creek LBJ-255, released June 9, 2017.
How do I tell if my copy of Capacity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LBJ-255) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LBJ255-A-RE1 RJ STERLING and LBJ255-B-RE1 RJ STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Capacity 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.