UK
January 16, 1992- Label and catalog number
- DGC DGCS 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DGCS 7 A-1U-1-1 Stu.Runout, side A
DGCS 7 B-1U-1-1Runout, side B
Vinyl pressings
Come As You Are
by Nirvana · 1992
26 pressings10 countriesAlternative RockGrungeRock
Come As You Are was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Come As You Are
23 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 10 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
February 1992- Label and catalog number
- DGC dgctp 7DGC DGCTP7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
DGCTP+7+A2 Stu. ORLAKESide A runout, etched
DGCTP+7+B2 ORLAKESide B runout, etched
US
February 1992- Label and catalog number
- DGC DGCS7-19120Sub Pop DGCS7-19120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DGC-S7-A̶-̶G̶L̶1̶ 19120-A MASTERDISKSide A Runout
DGC-S7-B̶-̶G̶L̶1̶ 19120-B MASTERDISKSide B Runout
DGCS7-19120-AA-Side Label
DGCS7-19120-BB-Side Label
US
February 1992- Label and catalog number
- DGC DGCS7-19120Sub Pop DGCS7-19120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DGC-S7-A̶-̶G̶L̶1̶ 19120-A MASTERDISKSide A Runout
DGC-S7-B̶-̶G̶L̶1̶ 19120-B MASTERDISKSide B Runout
UK
March 1992- Label and catalog number
- DGC dgcs 7DGC DGCS 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
DGCS 7 A-1U-1-1 Stu.Runout side A
DGCS 7 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
DGCS 7ALabel side A
DGCS 7BLabel side B
UK
March 2, 1992- Label and catalog number
- DGC dgcs 7DGC DGCS 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
DGCS 7 A-1U-1-1 Stu.Runout side A
DGCS 7 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
DGCS 7ALabel side A
DGCS 7BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brazil | DGC 990 4077 / DGC 990 4077First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Costa Rica | Geffen Records 7135292First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Europe | DGC GET21699 / DGC GET 21 699First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Europe | DGC GES19065 / Sub Pop GES19065First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | DGC GES19065 / Sub Pop GES 19065First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Germany | Geffen Records GET 21 714 / Sub Pop GET 21 714First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1992 | Mexico | DGC RX-1086First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Spain | DGC GES-19065 / DGC GES 19065 (1A)First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1992 | Spain | DGC GET 21699 (3A) / DGC GET-21699First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | UK | DGC DGCS 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1992 | UK | DGC DGCS 7First year7", Single, Jukebox | 7", Single, Jukebox |
| 1992 | Venezuela | Sono-Rodven SR-430First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | DGC PRO-A-4416 / Sub Pop PRO-A-4416First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | DGC DGCS 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1992 | France | DGC GES 19120 / Sub Pop GES 19120First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Unknown | Not On Label (Nirvana) WLZ00512", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| 2003 | US | Burnt Offerings AC-0112", Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial |
| 2006 | UK | Spirit Recordings NIR 00312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, Promo · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, Promo · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- ACome As You Are (LP Version)3:38
- B1Endless, Nameless6:40
- B2Drain You (Live)3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Come As You Are are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Come As You Are are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1992 and 2006.
When was Come As You Are first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, US, France, Europe and more. One of them is DGC DGCS 7, released January 16, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Come As You Are is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DGCS 7, dgctp 7, DGCS7-19120, dgcs 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DGCS 7 A-1U-1-1 Stu. and DGCS 7 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Come As You Are 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.
