UK
May 1, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Batskull Records BSR013
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Black & White Colour-in-Colour
- Runout / matrix
SLAMD080 A
SLAMD080 B
Cancer BatsBirthing The Giant
Vinyl pressings
Birthing The Giant
by Cancer Bats · 2026
10 pressings5 countriesHardcoreHard RockSouthern RockRock
Birthing The Giant was first pressed on vinyl in 2026. 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 Birthing The Giant
1 pressing came out in 2026, 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.
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.
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Canada | Distort Entertainment DE-07LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Hassle Records HOFF15X15LP08LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Bat Skull Records BSR013 / Slam Dunk Records BSR013LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Canada | Bat Skull Records BSR013LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Canada | Bat Skull Records BSR013LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK | Batskull Records BSR013First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Bat Skull Records BSR013 / SBÄM Records SBAM204LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Bat Skull Records BSR013LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK & Ireland | Bat Skull Records BSR013 / Slam Dunk Records SLAMD080LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On LabelLP, Mispress | LP, Mispress |
Tracklist
- A1Golden Tanks
- A2French Immersion
- A3100 Grand Canyon
- A4Ghost Bust That
- A5Grenades
- A6Shillelagh
- B1Butterscotch
- B2Death Bros
- B3Firecrack This
- B4Diamond Mine
- B5Pneumonia Hawk
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Birthing The Giant are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Birthing The Giant are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2011 and 2026.
When was Birthing The Giant first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2026, in UK. One of them is Batskull Records BSR013, released May 1, 2026.
How do I tell if my copy of Birthing The Giant is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BSR013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLAMD080 A and SLAMD080 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Birthing The Giant 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.