UK
June 1, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Creation Records crelp 139
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CRELP-139 A1 BC2470Runout Side One, etched
CRELP 139-B1 BC2470Runout Side Two, etched
SlowdiveSouvlaki
Vinyl pressings
Souvlaki
by Slowdive · 1993
13 pressings6 countriesIndie RockShoegazeDream PopRock
Souvlaki was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Souvlaki
2 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Creation Records CRELP 139
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CRELP 139 A1; BC 2470Side A runout, etched
CRELP 139 B1; BC 2470Side B runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | Creation Records CRELP 139First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1993 | UK | Creation Records crelp 139First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Japan | Creation Records CRELP 139 PRDJLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP202LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2011 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP202LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2011 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP202LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP202LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP202LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Music On Vinyl MOVLP202LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP202LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Japan | Music On Vinyl MOVLP202JPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2025 | USA & Europe | Sony Music 1902886051LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Europe | Sony Music 19802886051LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Alison3:52
- A2Machine Gun4:28
- A340 Days3:17
- A4Sing4:50
- A5Here She Comes2:19
- B1Souvlaki Space Station5:59
- B2When The Sun Hits4:48
- B3Altogether3:43
- B4Melon Yellow3:54
- B5Dagger3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Souvlaki are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Souvlaki are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1993 and 2025.
When was Souvlaki first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK. One of them is Creation Records crelp 139, released June 1, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Souvlaki is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use crelp 139, CRELP 139) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CRELP-139 A1 BC2470 and CRELP 139-B1 BC2470. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Souvlaki 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.
