UK & US
November 5, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE1785LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Pink Glass
Vinyl pressings
Valentine
by Snail Mail · 2021
19 pressings6 countriesIndie RockIndie PopRockPop
Valentine was first pressed on vinyl in 2021. 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 Valentine
15 pressings came out in 2021, the album's first year, in 6 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 & US
November 5, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE1785LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear
- Runout / matrix
OLE1785LP 231317E1/ASide A runout
OLE1785LP 231317E2/BSide B runout
UK
November 5, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE1785LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided · Pink & Gold Galaxy; White [Milk White]
- Runout / matrix
OLE1785LP 231317E1/A
OLE1785LP 231317E2/B
UK
November 5, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE1785LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
OLE1785LP BLU7360-01 A1 ICRA-side runout, etched
OLE1785LP BLU7360-01 B1 ICRB-side runout, etched
US
November 5, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE1785LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White and Gold Explosion
US
November 5, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Matador OLE1785LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Pink Hot
- Runout / matrix
OLE1785LP 231317E1/ASide A
OLE1785LP 231317E2/BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | USA & Canada | Matador OLE1785LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2021 | Europe | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2021 | Japan | Matador OLE1785LPJP / Beat Records OLE1785LPJPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2021 | UK & US | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK & US | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | USA & Canada | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2021 | USA & Canada | Matador OLE1785LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Matador OLE1785LPLP, Album, CD, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, CD, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Valentine
- A2Ben Franklin
- A3Headlock
- A4Light Blue
- A5Forever (Sailing)
- B1Madonna
- B2C. Et Al.
- B3Glory
- B4Automate
- B5Mia
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Valentine are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Valentine are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2021 and 2026.
When was Valentine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2021, in UK & US, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Matador OLE1785LP, released November 5, 2021.
How do I tell if my copy of Valentine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OLE1785LP, OLE1785LPJP) 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 Valentine 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.