US
April 19, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Monkey Wrench 602458971163Republic Records 602458971163
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Purple & Yellow Galaxy [California Variant]
Vinyl pressings
Dark Matter
by Pearl Jam · 2024
17 pressings4 countriesGarage RockGrungeIndie RockRock
Dark Matter 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 Dark Matter
16 pressings came out in 2024, the album's first year, in 3 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
April 19, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Monkey Wrench 602458971163Republic Records 602458971163
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Green & Gold Merge [Northwest Variant]
- Runout / matrix
DD602458971163 THANK U RICK 4 SHANGRI-LA… R.I.P. ROBBIE 279300E1/ISide A - This Side
DD602458971163 THANK U STEVIE FOR RUNNING LATE 279300E2/KSide B - That Side
US
April 19, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Monkey Wrench 602458971163Republic Records 602458971163
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Silver & Black Galaxy [Las Vegas Variant]
- Runout / matrix
00602458971163 THANK U RICK 4 SHANGRI-LA... R.I.P. ROBBIE 279300E1/ISide A, Runout
00602458971163 THANK U STEVIE FOR RUNNING LATE 279300E2/LSide B, Runout
00602458971163Side A, Label
US
April 19, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Monkey Wrench Records 602458971163Republic Records 602458971163
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Orange And Blue Splatter [New York]
- Runout / matrix
00602458971163 THANK U RICK 4SHANGRI-LA... R.I.P. ROBBIE 279300E1/ISide A, Runout
00602458971163 THANK U STEVIE FOR RUNNING LATE 279300E2/LSide B, Runout
00602458971163Side A, Label
US
April 19, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Monkeywrench / Republic 602458971163
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold, Silver Merge [Missoula Variant]
US
April 19, 2024- Label and catalog number
- Monkey Wrench Records 602458971163Republic Records 602458971163
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Orange & Black Marble [Philadelphia Variant]
- Runout / matrix
00602458971163 THANK U RICK 4SHANGRI-LA... R.I.P. ROBBIE 279300E1/ISide A, Runout
00602458971163 THANK U STEVIE FOR RUNNING LATE 279300E2/LSide B, Runout
00602458971163Side A, Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Republic Records 0602465026221First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Republic Records 0602465026214First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Republic RecordsFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2024 | US | Monkey Wrench 602458971163 / Republic Records 602458971163First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Monkey Wrench 602458971163 / Republic Records 602458971163First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Monkey Wrench 602458971163 / Republic Records 602458971163First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Monkey Wrench Records 602458971163 / Republic Records 602458971163First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Monkeywrench / Republic 602458971163First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Monkey Wrench Records 602458971163 / Republic Records 602458971163First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Monkey Wrench 602458971163 / Republic Records 602458971163First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Monkeywrench Records 602458971163 / Republic Records 602458971163First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Monkeywrench Records 602458971163 / Republic Records 602458971163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Republic Records 602458971163First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Republic Records 602458971163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2024 | US | Republic Records 602458971163First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Scared Of Fear
- A2React, Respond
- A3Wreckage
- A4Dark Matter
- A5Won’t Tell
- B1Upper Hand
- B2Waiting For Stevie
- B3Running
- B4Something Special
- B5Got To Give
- B6Setting Sun
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dark Matter are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Dark Matter are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Dark Matter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2024, in US, Europe, Worldwide. One of them is Monkey Wrench 602458971163, released April 19, 2024.
How do I tell if my copy of Dark Matter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 602458971163, 0602465026221, 0602465026214) 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 Dark Matter 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.
