UK
2005- Label and catalog number
- B-Unique Records BUN093LP
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BUNO 93 LP ASide A
BUNO 93 LP BSide B
Kaiser ChiefsEmployment
Vinyl pressings
Employment
by Kaiser Chiefs · 2005
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockIndie RockRock
Employment was first pressed on vinyl in 2005. 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 Employment
4 pressings came out in 2005, 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.
UK
2005- Label and catalog number
- B-Unique Records BUN093-12
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BUN 093 LP A-1Side A
FRANCIS BUN 093 LP B-1Side B
US
2005- Label and catalog number
- Ace Fu Records ace 032
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ACE FU 005-A TRU TONE NYC-PASide A
ACE FU 005-B TRU TONE NYC-PASide B
US
2005- Label and catalog number
- Ace Fu Records ace 032
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ACE FU 005-A TRU TONE NYC-PASide A runout etched
ACE FU 005-B TRU TONE NYC-PASide B runout etched
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.
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | B-Unique Records BUN093LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2005 | UK | B-Unique Records BUN093-12First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2005 | US | Ace Fu Records ace 032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2005 | US | Ace Fu Records ace 032LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 2005 | US | Ace Fu Records ace 032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | B-Unique RecordsLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Europe | B-Unique Records BUN093LP / Polydor 00602577068010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | B-Unique Records 7565668 / Universal Music Recordings 7565668LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | UK & Europe | Polydor 7565670 / B-Unique Records 7565670LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | B-Unique Records BUN093LPLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Everyday I Love You Less And Less
- A2I Predict A Riot
- A3Modern Way
- A4Na Na Na Na Naa
- A5You Can Have It All
- A6Oh My God
- B1Born To Be A Dancer
- B2Saturday Night
- B3What Did I Ever Give You?
- B4Time Honoured Tradition
- B5Caroline, Yes
- B6Team Mate
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Employment are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Employment are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2005 and 2025.
When was Employment first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2005, in UK, US. One of them is B-Unique Records BUN093LP.
How do I tell if my copy of Employment is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BUN093LP, BUN093-12, ace 032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BUNO 93 LP A and BUNO 93 LP B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Employment 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.