US
2012- Label and catalog number
- Son Of Man NYC Records SOM-002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SOMNYC-2-A CJIIIA Side
SOMNYC-2-B CJIIIB Side
ShinerThe Egg
Vinyl pressings
The Egg
by Shiner · 2012
14 pressings3 countriesMath RockIndie RockRock
The Egg was first pressed on vinyl in 2012. 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 Egg
3 pressings came out in 2012, the album's first year. 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
2012- Label and catalog number
- Son Of Man NYC Records SOM-002
- Format
- LP, Album · Orange
- Runout / matrix
SOMNYC-2-A CJIIIA Side
SOMNYC-2-B CJIIIB Side
US
2012- Label and catalog number
- Son Of Man NYC Records SOM-002
- Format
- LP, Album · White / Orange
- Runout / matrix
SOMNYC-2-A CJIIIA Side
SOMNYC-2-B CJIIIB Side
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.
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Son Of Man NYC Records SOM-002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2012 | US | Son Of Man NYC Records SOM-002First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | US | Son Of Man NYC Records SOM-002First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Spain | BCore BC.317LPLP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Spain | BCore BC.317LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2020s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Unknown | Son Of Man Records SOMNYC-2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2024 | UK & Europe | Spartan Records SPAR101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | US | Spartan Records SPAR101LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Spartan Records SPAR101LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Spartan Records SPAR101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | US | Spartan Records SPAR101LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Spartan Records SPAR101LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Spartan Records SPAR101LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Spartan Records SPAR101LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Numbered | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1The Truth About Cows3:21
- A2Surgery3:23
- A3Play Dead3:30
- A4The Top Of The World4:11
- A5The Egg5:42
- A6Andalusia3:56
- B1Bells And Whistles4:12
- B2The Simple Truth7:57
- B3Spook The Herd2:29
- B4Pills4:53
- B5Stoned5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Egg are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Egg are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2012 and 2024.
When was The Egg first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2012, in US. One of them is Son Of Man NYC Records SOM-002.
How do I tell if my copy of The Egg is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOM-002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SOMNYC-2-A CJIII and SOMNYC-2-B CJIII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Egg 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.