UK
February 12, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Ensign CHEN 13
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHEN.13.A.1 D 4Side A runout, "D 1" stamped
CHEN.13.B.1 A 1Side B runout, "A 1" stamped
CHEN 13-1Side A label
CHEN 13-2Side B label
The Blue AeroplanesSwagger
Vinyl pressings
Swagger
by The Blue Aeroplanes · 1990
12 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockIndie RockRock
Swagger was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Swagger
8 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis F1 21752
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 41752
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ensign 210 542
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM210542 A-1/1-90 C IIRunout side A
DM210542 B-1/1-90 C IIRunout side B
S 210 542 ALabel side A
S 210 542 BLabel side B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ensign 1C 064-3 21752 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ensign 64 3217521
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
3217521-A - 22-1-90 I A THE BLUE AEROPLANESSide A, stamped
3217521-B - 22-1-90 I A THE BLUE AEROPLANESSide B, stamped
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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 41752First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | Ensign 210 542First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Ensign 1C 064-3 21752 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Italy | Ensign 64 3217521First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Portugal | Ensign 3217521First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Ensign 3217521First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Chrysalis F1 21752First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | Ensign CHEN 13First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG22LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2022 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG22LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG22LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG22LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Jacket Hangs3:41
- A2World View Blue3:18
- A3Weightless4:58
- A4... And Stones5:27
- A5Love Come Round3:47
- A6Your Ages4:26
- B1The Applicant4:00
- B2What It Is6:16
- B3Anti-Pretty4:28
- B4Careful Boy4:20
- B5Picture Framed1:52
- B6Cat-Scan Hist'ry6:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swagger are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Swagger are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1990 and 2022.
When was Swagger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Ensign CHEN 13, released February 12, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Swagger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHEN 13, F1 21752, CHS 41752, 210 542) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHEN.13.A.1 D 4 and CHEN.13.B.1 A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swagger 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.