UK
October 7, 1996- Label and catalog number
- 4AD BAD 6013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BAD 6013 A1 MPORunout side A
BAD 6013 AA1 MPORunout side AA
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Vinyl pressings
Polyesterday
by Gusgus · 1996
12 pressings3 countriesLeftfieldSynth-popAmbientElectronic
Polyesterday was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Polyesterday
4 pressings came out in 1996, 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.
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- 4AD BAD 6013
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
MPO BAD 6013 A1Runout side A
MPO BAD 6013 B1Runout side AA
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- 4AD GUS 2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
GUS 2 A1 MPOSide A
GUS 2 AA1 MPOSide AA
UK
August 27, 1996- Label and catalog number
- 4AD GUS 2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MPO GUS 2 A1Runout side A
MPO GUS 2 AA1Runout side AA
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | 4AD BAD 6013First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1996 | UK | 4AD GUS 2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1996 | UK | 4AD GUS 2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | 4AD BAD 6013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | US | Shaken Not Stirred SNSTONIC00612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | US | 4AD PRO-A-9193-A / Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-9193-A12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Italy | 4AD 8949306 / Virgin S0011746312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | 4AD GUS 1012", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | 4AD GUS 1312", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | 4AD GUS 1012", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | 4AD BAD 800212", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | UK | 4AD BAD 800212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Polydistortion7:55
- AA1Polyesterday4:52
- AA2Cold Breath '79 (Hüsmix)5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Polyesterday are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Polyesterday are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1996 and 1998.
When was Polyesterday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK. One of them is 4AD BAD 6013, released October 7, 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Polyesterday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BAD 6013, GUS 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BAD 6013 A1 MPO and BAD 6013 AA1 MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Polyesterday 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.
