US
April 2011- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE-921-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
OLE 921-2 A
OLE 921-2 B
Vinyl pressings
Cherish The Light Years
by Cold Cave · 2011
16 pressings2 countriesNew WaveElectronicRock
Cherish The Light Years was first pressed on vinyl in 2011. 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 Cherish The Light Years
2 pressings came out in 2011, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK & Europe
April 1, 2011- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE-921-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BB31146-01 A OLE 921-2 ASide A
BB31146-01 B1 OLE 921-2 BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Matador OLE-921-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2011 | US | Matador OLE-921-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered |
| 2011 | UK & Europe | Matador OLE-921-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Matador HEARTWORM 92LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Heartworm Press 92LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Heartworm Press HEARTWORM 92LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2021 | US | Heartworm Press 92LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Heartworm Press 92LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Heartworm Press HEARTWORM 92LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | US | Heartworm Press HEARTWORM 92LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | US | Heartworm Press HEARTWORM 92LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Heartworm Press HEARTWORM 92LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Heartworm Press HEARTWORM 92LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2023 | US | Heartworm Press 103LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Heartworm Press 103LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Heartworm Press 103LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Great Pan Is Dead4:06
- A2Pacing Around The Church3:26
- A3Confetti5:37
- A4Catacombs3:22
- A5Underworld USA4:49
- B1Icons Of Summer5:50
- B2Alchemy And You3:28
- B3Burning Sage4:03
- B4Villains Of The Moon5:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cherish The Light Years are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Cherish The Light Years are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2011 and 2025.
When was Cherish The Light Years first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2011, in US, UK & Europe. One of them is Matador OLE-921-1, released April 2011.
How do I tell if my copy of Cherish The Light Years is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OLE-921-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OLE 921-2 A and OLE 921-2 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cherish The Light Years 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.