US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Sub Pop SP 185
- Format
- LP
EarthEarth 2 (Special Low Frequency Version)
Vinyl pressings
Earth 2 (Special Low Frequency Version)
by Earth · 1993
12 pressings3 countriesDoom MetalDroneExperimentalRock
Earth 2 (Special Low Frequency Version) was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Earth 2 (Special Low Frequency Version)
3 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Sub Pop SP 65/232
- Format
- LP, Album · Clear
- Runout / matrix
SP 65/232 A SSTRunout side A, hand-etched
SP 65/232 B SSTRunout side B, hand-etched
SP 65/232 C SSTRunout side C, hand-etched
SP 65/232 D SSTRunout side D, hand-etched
Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Sub Pop SP 65/232
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SP 65/232 A SSTSide A, etched
SP 65/232 B SSTSide B, etched
SP 65/232 C SSTSide C, etched
SP 65/232 D SSTSide D, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Germany | Sub Pop SP 65/232First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1993 | Germany | Sub Pop SP 65/232First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1993 | US | Sub Pop SP 185First yearLP | LP |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Autofact Records Fact02LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | US | Autofact Records FACT02LP, Album, Limited Edition, White Label · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, White Label · Limited |
| 2006 | US | Sub Pop SP 185LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Sub Pop SP 185LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Sub Pop SP 185LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK & Europe | Sub Pop SP 185LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | UK & Europe | Sub Pop SP 185LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK & Europe | Sub Pop SP 185LP, 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 | Sub Pop SP 185LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- ASeven Angels
- BTeeth Of Lions Rule The Divine (Part One)
- C1Teeth Of Lions Rule The Divine (Part Two)
- C2Like Gold And Faceted (Part One)
- DLike Gold And Faceted (Part Two)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Earth 2 (Special Low Frequency Version) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Earth 2 (Special Low Frequency Version) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1993 and 2023.
When was Earth 2 (Special Low Frequency Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in US, Germany. One of them is Sub Pop SP 185.
How do I tell if my copy of Earth 2 (Special Low Frequency Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 185, SP 65/232) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Earth 2 (Special Low Frequency Version) 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.