UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 2288 / 7243 8 27224 1 0
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EST 2288 A-02-01-1Side 1, Stamped
EST 2288 B-1-1-1Side 2, Stamped
Mazzy StarAmong My Swan
Vinyl pressings
Among My Swan
by Mazzy Star · 1996
11 pressings3 countriesPsychedelic RockShoegazeDream PopAlternative Rock
Among My Swan 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 Among My Swan
3 pressings came out in 1996, 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.
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1 7243 8 27224 1 0
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
Y-1-27224 F-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side A
Y-2-27224 F-2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side B
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1 7243 8 27224 1 0
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Y-1-27224 F-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side A
Y-2-27224 F-2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Capitol Records EST 2288 / 7243 8 27224 1 0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1996 | US | Capitol Records C1 7243 8 27224 1 0First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1996 | US | Capitol Records C1 7243 8 27224 1 0First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Plain Recordings plain119LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Plain Recordings plain119 / Universal Music Special Markets B0022395-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Plain Recordings plain119LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2025 | US | Capitol Records 602478369605 / UMe 602478369605LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Capitol Records 602475768418 / UMe 602478369605LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Capitol Records 602475797586 / UMe 602475797586LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Capitol Records 00602475768418 / UMe 00602475768418LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Capitol Records 00602475797586 / UMe 00602475797586LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Disappear4:04
- A2Flowers In December4:57
- A3Rhymes Of An Hour4:12
- A4Cry, Cry3:58
- A5Take Everything4:53
- A6Still Cold4:48
- B1All Your Sisters5:16
- B2I've Been Let Down3:17
- B3Roseblood4:51
- B4Happy3:58
- B5Umbilical4:59
- B6Look On Down From The Bridge4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Among My Swan are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Among My Swan are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1996 and 2025.
When was Among My Swan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, US. One of them is Capitol Records EST 2288 / 7243 8 27224 1 0.
How do I tell if my copy of Among My Swan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EST 2288 / 7243 8 27224 1 0, C1 7243 8 27224 1 0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EST 2288 A-02-01-1 and EST 2288 B-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Among My Swan 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.
