USA & Europe
September 25, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Partisan Records PTKF2186-6
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono · Clear
- Runout / matrix
PTKF2186-6. A2 F.T.Side A
PTKF2186-6. B2Side B
IdlesUltra Mono
Vinyl pressings
Ultra Mono
by Idles · 2020
10 pressings4 countriesPunkPost-PunkIndie RockAlternative Rock
Ultra Mono was first pressed on vinyl in 2020. 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 Ultra Mono
8 pressings came out in 2020, 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.
USA & Europe
September 25, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Partisan Records PTKF2186-8
- Format
- LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PTKF 2186-1 A2 F.T.Side A
PTKF 2186-1 B2Side F
USA & Europe
September 25, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Partisan Records PTKF2186-3Partisan Records PTKF2186-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Mono · Vortex - White / Black Swirl
- Runout / matrix
BG PTKF2186-3-A 210179E1/ARunout side A, variant 1
BG PTKF2186-3-B 210179E2/ARunout side B, variant 1
BG PTKF2186-3-A 210179E1/A1Runout side A, variant 2
BG PTKF2186-3-B 210179E2/A2Runout side B, variant 2
USA & Europe
September 25, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Partisan Records PTKF2186-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PTKF 2186-1· A² F.T.Side A Runout
PTKF 2186-1· B²Side B Runout
USA & Europe
September 25, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Partisan Records PTKF2186-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
September 25, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Partisan Records PTKF2186-7
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Mono, CD, Compilation, Mixtape, Stereo · Clear With Black Yolk
- Runout / matrix
BG PTKF2186-3-A 210179E2/A1Side 2 Etched (OG PTKF2186-3-A)Stamped (210179E2/A2)
BG PTKF2186-3-B 210179E2/A2Side 2 Etched (PG PTKF2186-3-B) Stamped (210179E2/A2)
PTKF2186-RT 18 A00CD
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Partisan Records PTKF2186-7First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Mono, CD, Compilation, Mixtape, Stereo · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Mono, CD, Compilation, Mixtape, Stereo · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Partisan Records PTKF2186-8First yearLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2020 | UK | Partisan Records PTKF2186-3First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Partisan Records PTKF2186-5LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Partisan Records PTKF2186-6First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Partisan Records PTKF2186-8First yearLP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Partisan Records PTKF2186-3 / Partisan Records PTKF2186-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Partisan Records PTKF2186-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Partisan Records PTKF2186-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2020 | UK & Europe | Partisan Records PTKF2186-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1War3:06
- A2Grounds3:09
- A3Mr. Motivator3:15
- A4Anxiety2:59
- A5Kill Them With Kindness3:42
- A6Model Village4:01
- B1Ne Touche Pas Moi2:32
- B2Carcinogenic3:23
- B3Reigns4:27
- B4The Lover3:16
- B5A Hymn5:10
- B6Danke3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ultra Mono are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ultra Mono are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Ultra Mono first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2020, in USA & Europe, UK. One of them is Partisan Records PTKF2186-6, released September 25, 2020.
How do I tell if my copy of Ultra Mono is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PTKF2186-6, PTKF2186-8, PTKF2186-3, PTKF2186-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PTKF2186-6. A2 F.T. and PTKF2186-6. B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ultra Mono 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.
