US
April 19, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Ipecac Recordings IPC276
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Neon Violet
MelvinsTarantula Heart
Vinyl pressings
Tarantula Heart
by Melvins · 2024
14 pressings4 countriesAlternative RockDoom MetalRock
Tarantula Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 2024. 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 Tarantula Heart
10 pressings came out in 2024, the album's first year, in 4 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
August 2024- Label and catalog number
- Ipecac Recordings IPC276
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Letter Stamped - Purple
- Runout / matrix
MRP5449 / IPC276LP - A #3 274201E1/ARunout Side A
MRP5449 / IPC276LP - B #3 274201E2/ARunout Side B
US
August 2024- Label and catalog number
- Ipecac Recordings IPC276
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Letter Stamped
US
August 2024- Label and catalog number
- Ipecac Recordings IPC276
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Letter Stamped
- Runout / matrix
MRP5449 / IPC276LP - A #6 274201E1/ASide A runout
MRP5449 / IPC276LP - B #6 274201E2/ASide B runout
US
August 18, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Ipecac Recordings IPC276
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Mail Order Edition
- Runout / matrix
MRP5449 / IPC276LP - A #3 274201E1/ARunout Side A
MRP5449 / IPC276LP - B #3 274201E2/ARunout Side B
US
August 18, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Ipecac Recordings IPC276
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Chaos Machine Edition
- Runout / matrix
MRP5449 / IPC276LP - A #3 274201E1/ARunout Side A
MRP5449 / IPC276LP - B #3 274201E2/ARunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Ipecac Recordings IPC276 / Ipecac Recordings IPC276LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Ipecac Recordings IPC276First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2024 | USA & Europe | Ipecac Recordings IPC276 / Ipecac Recordings IPC276LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Ipecac Recordings IPC276First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Ipecac Recordings IPC276First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Ipecac Recordings IPC276First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2024 | US | Ipecac Recordings IPC276First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2024 | US | Ipecac Recordings IPC276First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2024 | US | Ipecac Recordings IPC276First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2024 | US | Ipecac Recordings IPC276First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2025 | Unknown | Ipecac Recordings IPC276LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered |
| 2025 | US | Ipecac Recordings IPC276LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2025 | US | Ipecac Recordings IPC276LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Ipecac Recordings IPC276LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Pain Equals Funny
- B1Working The Ditch
- B2She's Got Weird Arms
- B3Allergic To Food
- B4Smiler
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tarantula Heart are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tarantula Heart are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2024 and 2025.
When was Tarantula Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2024, in US, Europe, USA & Europe, Worldwide. One of them is Ipecac Recordings IPC276, released April 19, 2024.
How do I tell if my copy of Tarantula Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IPC276) 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 Tarantula Heart 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.
