UK
June 26, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Warner Records 5026854665795Helium 3 5026854665795
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Zoetrope
MuseThe Wow! Signal
Vinyl pressings
The Wow! Signal
by Muse · 2026
12 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockSpace RockRock
The Wow! Signal was first pressed on vinyl in 2026. 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 The Wow! Signal
12 pressings came out in 2026, the album's first year, in 5 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
June 26, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Warner Records 5026854665801Helium 3 5026854665801
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Inkplosion
UK
June 26, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Warner Records 5026854938479Helium 3 5026854938479
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Space Edition
US
June 26, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Warner Records 5026854665740Helium 3 5026854665740
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Translucent Red & Grey Galaxy
US
June 26, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Warner Records 5026854665740Helium 3 5026854665740
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Milky Clear
Europe
June 26, 2026- Label and catalog number
- Warner Records 5026854665740Helium 3 5026854665740
- Format
- LP, Album · Opaque Red Shift
- Runout / matrix
317096E1 02559319 2534800 JN-H STERLING 5026854665740-A (|)Side A - Variant 1
317096E2 02558736 2556795 JN-H STERLING 5026854665740-A (|)Side B - Variant 1
317096E1 02561633 2557490 JN-H STERLING 5026854665740-A (|)Side A - Variant 2
317096E2 02558031 2556795 JN-H STERLING 5026854665740-A (|)Side B - Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Warner Records 5026854665740 / Helium 3 5026854665740First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Warner Records 5026854665771 / Helium 3 5026854665771First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Warner Records 5026854665764 / Helium 3 5026854665764First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Warner Records 5026854665788 / Helium 3 5026854665788First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK | Warner Records 5026854665795 / Helium 3 5026854665795First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2026 | UK | Warner Records 5026854665801 / Helium 3 5026854665801First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2026 | UK | Warner Records 5026854938479 / Helium 3 5026854938479First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2026 | US | Warner Records 5026854665740 / Helium 3 5026854665740First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Warner Records 5026854665740 / Helium 3 5026854665740First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | USA & Canada | Warner Records 5026854665740 / Helium 3 5026854665740First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Warner Records 5026854665740 / Helium 3 5026854665740First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Warner Records 5026854665726 / Helium 3 5026854665726First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Dark Forest5:15
- A2Nightshift Superstar4:07
- A3Shimmering Scars4:28
- A4Cryogen5:01
- A5Be With You3:35
- B1Hexagons5:26
- B2The Sickness In You & I4:17
- B3Unravelling3:57
- B4Hush3:55
- B5Space Debris5:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Wow! Signal are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Wow! Signal are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Wow! Signal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2026, in UK, US, Europe, USA & Canada and more. One of them is Warner Records 5026854665795, released June 26, 2026.
How do I tell if my copy of The Wow! Signal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5026854665795, 5026854665801, 5026854938479, 5026854665740) 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 The Wow! Signal 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.
