UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Showbiz Recordings BIZ004
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition
M.I.A.Galang
Vinyl pressings
Galang
by M.I.A. · 2003
10 pressings2 countriesGrimeElectroElectronicHip Hop
Galang was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Galang
1 pressing came out in 2003, 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.
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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Showbiz Recordings BIZ004First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2004 | UK | XL Recordings GALANG-212", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2004 | US | XL Recordings XLT 19912" | 12" |
| 2004 | UK | XL Recordings XLT 19912" | 12" |
| 2004 | UK | XL Recordings XLT 19912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | XL Recordings XLT 199 112" | 12" |
| 2005 | UK | XL Recordings XLT 199 P12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | XL Recordings XLT 199 P12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2005 | US | Interscope Records INTR 11563-1 / XL Recordings12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | XL Recordings XLS2217", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AGalang
- B1Galang (Instrumental)
- B2Galang (Accapella)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Galang are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Galang are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2003 and 2005.
When was Galang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in UK. One of them is Showbiz Recordings BIZ004.
How do I tell if my copy of Galang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BIZ004) 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 Galang 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.