UK
June 5, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Anti- 8170-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Green Leaves
- Runout / matrix
410555/ASide A
410555/BSide B
Vinyl pressings
I Built You A Tower
by Death Cab For Cutie · 2026
17 pressings7 countriesIndie RockAlternative RockIndie PopRock
I Built You A Tower 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 I Built You A Tower
17 pressings came out in 2026, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
June 5, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Anti- 88170-1MAR
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Maroon
- Runout / matrix
88170-1 A-1Side A
88170-1 B-1Side B
Canada
June 5, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Anti- 88170-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Red/Brown Marbled [Chocolate Strawberry]
Europe
June 5, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Anti- 8170-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Orange [Sunset Boulevard Orange]
- Runout / matrix
8170 410555 1ASide A laser etched
8170 410555 1BSide B laser etched
Europe
June 5, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Anti- 88170-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
88170-1 A-1Side A
88170-1 B-1Side B
Japan
June 5, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Anti- 88170
- Format
- LP, Album · Green [Radio Wave Green]
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.
2020s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Canada | Anti- 88170-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Anti- 8170-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Anti- 88170-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2026 | Japan | Anti- 88170First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK | Anti- 8170-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK & Ireland | Anti- 281707First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Anti- 88170-1MARFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Anti- 88170First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Anti- 88170-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Anti- 88170First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Anti- 88170-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Anti- 88170First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Anti- 88170First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Anti- 88170First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Anti- 8170-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Full Of Stars3:23
- A2Punching the Flowers3:11
- A3Pep Talk3:14
- A4I Built You A Tower (a)3:23
- A5Envy the Birds4:20
- A6Stone Over Water3:14
- B1How Heavenly A State3:29
- B2Trap Door3:52
- B3Riptides3:17
- B4The Flavor of Metal3:45
- B5I Built You A Tower (b)3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Built You A Tower are there?
17 vinyl pressings of I Built You A Tower are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was I Built You A Tower first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2026, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Anti- 8170-1, released June 5, 2026.
How do I tell if my copy of I Built You A Tower is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8170-1, 88170-1MAR, 88170-1, 88170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 410555/A and 410555/B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Built You A Tower 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.