Europe
2002- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 7243 5 40504 1 1Parlophone 540 5041
- Format
- LP, Album · 180 Gram
- Runout / matrix
7243-5-40504-IA RI RJ STERLING 5405041 2A1Runout, Side A
7243-5-40504-IA̶ B RI RJ STERLING 5405041 2B1Runout, Side B
Vinyl pressings
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
by Coldplay · 2002
17 pressings6 countriesAlternative RockPop RockRock
A Rush Of Blood To The Head was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 A Rush Of Blood To The Head
2 pressings came out in 2002, 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.
Europe
2002- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 7243 5 40504 1 1Parlophone 540 5041
- Format
- LP, Album · Q awards sticker
- Runout / matrix
7423-5-40504-A1 RI RJ STERLING 5405041 2A1Side A, runout
7243-5-40504-IA̶ B RI RJ STERLING 5405041 2̶ B1Side B, runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Europe | Parlophone 7243 5 40504 1 1 / Parlophone 540 5041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2002 | Europe | Parlophone 7243 5 40504 1 1 / Parlophone 540 5041LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2002 | Europe | Parlophone 7243 5 40504 1 1 / Parlophone 540 5041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2002 | Europe | Parlophone 7243 5 40504 1 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2008 | US | Capitol Records 72435 40504 11LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Parlophone 7243 5 40504 1 1 / Parlophone 540 5041LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2018 | US | Parlophone 1902 9 56498 5 2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Capitol Records 72435 40504 11LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2020 | Argentina | Parlophone 2435-40504-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | Netherlands | Parlophone 7243 5 40504 1 1 / Parlophone 540 5041LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | Argentina | Parlophone 2435-40504-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Parlophone 5021732267375LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Parlophone 5021732630872LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Chile | Parlophone 2435-40504-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Parlophone 7243 5 40504 1 1 / Parlophone 540 5041LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic PRL1-405048 / Parlophone PRL1-405048LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic PRL1-405048 / Parlophone PRL1-405048LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Politik
- A2In My Place
- A3God Put A Smile Upon Your Face
- A4The Scientist
- A5Clocks
- B1Daylight
- B2Green Eyes
- B3Warning Sign
- B4A Whisper
- B5A Rush Of Blood To The Head
- B6Amsterdam
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Rush Of Blood To The Head are there?
17 vinyl pressings of A Rush Of Blood To The Head are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2002 and 2026.
When was A Rush Of Blood To The Head first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in Europe. One of them is Parlophone 7243 5 40504 1 1.
How do I tell if my copy of A Rush Of Blood To The Head is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 5 40504 1 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7243-5-40504-IA RI RJ STERLING 5405041 2A1 and 7243-5-40504-IA̶ B RI RJ STERLING 5405041 2B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Rush Of Blood To The Head 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.
