US
May 19, 2015- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE-1057-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Sea Foam Green
- Runout / matrix
OLE-1057-1 129940E1/ASide A
OLE-1057-1 129940E2/BSide B
CeremonyThe L-Shaped Man
Vinyl pressings
The L-Shaped Man
by Ceremony · 2015
14 pressings2 countriesPost-PunkRock
The L-Shaped Man was first pressed on vinyl in 2015. 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 The L-Shaped Man
9 pressings came out in 2015, 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
May 19, 2015- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE-1057-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Sea Foam Green,Tour Edition
US
May 19, 2015- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE-1057-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Sea Foam Green, European Tour Edition
US
May 19, 2015- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE-1057-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Australian Tour Edition
US
May 19, 2015- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE-1057-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · 2016 US Tour Version
US
May 19, 2015- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE-1057-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Special Edition · 2/26/17 San Francisco Version
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Matador OLE-1057-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 2015 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 2015 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2015 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2015 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1First yearLP, Album, Special Edition | LP, Album, Special Edition |
| 2015 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 2015 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2015 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Matador OLE-1057-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Matador OLE-1057-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hibernation
- A2Exit Fears
- A3Bleeder
- A4Your Life In France
- A5Your Life In America
- B1The Separation
- B2The Pattern
- B3Root Of The World
- B4The Party
- B5The Bridge
- B6The Understanding
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The L-Shaped Man are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The L-Shaped Man are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2015 and 2024.
When was The L-Shaped Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2015, in US. One of them is Matador OLE-1057-1, released May 19, 2015.
How do I tell if my copy of The L-Shaped Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OLE-1057-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OLE-1057-1 129940E1/A and OLE-1057-1 129940E2/B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The L-Shaped Man 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.