US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Sounds Familyre SF 013Burnt Toast Vinyl btv058
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SF 013 A ⓊSide A
SF 013 B ⓊSide B
Sufjan StevensSeven Swans
Vinyl pressings
Seven Swans
by Sufjan Stevens · 2004
12 pressings5 countriesFolk RockAcousticRock
Seven Swans was first pressed on vinyl in 2004. 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 Seven Swans
2 pressings came out in 2004, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Europe
2004- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade RTRADLP162
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Europe | Rough Trade RTRADLP162First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2004 | US | Sounds Familyre SF 013 / Burnt Toast Vinyl btv058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2007 | US | Sounds Familyre SF 18 / Sounds Familyre SF-18-7"LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM | LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Sounds Familyre SF013 / Sounds Familyre SF18 7"LP, Album, Repress, 7", Repress | LP, Album, Repress, 7", Repress |
| 2014 | US | Sounds Familyre SF18 / Sounds Familyre SF18 7"LP, Album, Repress, 7", Repress | LP, Album, Repress, 7", Repress |
| 2016 | US | Asthmatic Kitty Records AKR 130LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Asthmatic Kitty Records AKR 130LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Asthmatic Kitty Records AKR130LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2024 | Canada | Asthmatic Kitty Records AKR 130LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | UK | Asthmatic Kitty Records AKR 130LP, Album, Flexi-disc, 7", All Media, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Flexi-disc, 7", All Media, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Asthmatic Kitty Records AKR 130LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Picture Disc, Repress, Flexi-disc, 7" · Picture disc, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Picture Disc, Repress, Flexi-disc, 7" · Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Asthmatic Kitty Records AKR 130LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress, Flexi-disc, 7" · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress, Flexi-disc, 7" · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1All The Trees Of The Field Will Clap Their Hands4:14
- A2The Dress Looks Nice On You2:32
- A3In The Devils Territory4:57
- A4To Be Alone With You2:48
- A5Abraham2:33
- A6Sister6:00
- B1Size Too Small3:04
- B2We Won't Need Legs To Stand2:16
- B3A Good Man Is Hard To Find3:16
- B4He Woke Me Up Again2:43
- B5Seven Swans6:33
- B6The Transfiguration5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Seven Swans are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Seven Swans are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2004 and 2024.
When was Seven Swans first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in US, Europe. One of them is Sounds Familyre SF 013.
How do I tell if my copy of Seven Swans is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SF 013, RTRADLP162) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SF 013 A Ⓤ and SF 013 B Ⓤ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Seven Swans 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.