UK
November 2004- Label and catalog number
- Freestyle Dust CHEMSTDJ21Virgin 0724381682166
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Mike's™-THE EXCHANGE CHEMSTDJ 21 A-1-1Runout A
Mike's™-THE EXCHANGE CHEMSTDJ 21 B-1-1Runout B
The Chemical BrothersGalvanize
Vinyl pressings
Galvanize
by The Chemical Brothers · 2004
12 pressings4 countriesAcid HousePop RapBig BeatElectronic
Galvanize 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 Galvanize
4 pressings came out in 2004, the album's first year, in 3 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
November 2004- Label and catalog number
- Freestyle Dust CHEMSTDJ21Virgin 0724381682166
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Generic Die-cut Sleeve
US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Astralwerks ASW 68256Freestyle Dust 7243 8 16825 6 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CHEMSTDJ 21 A-1-1 MIKE'S(TM) - THE EXCHANGEA
CHEMSTDJ 21 B-1-1 MIKE'S(TM) - THE EXCHANGEB
Europe
December 2004- Label and catalog number
- Freestyle Dust CHEMTDJX21Virgin 7243 8 70747 6 7
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CHEMSTDJX 21 A-1-1 MIKE'S™ - THE EXCHANGEFull runout A
CHEMSTDJX 21 A-1-1Runout A, Stamped
MIKE'S™ - THE EXCHANGERunout A, Etched
CHEMSTDJX 21 B-1-1 MIKE'S™ - THE EXCHANGEFull runout B
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.
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Astralwerks ASW 68256 / Freestyle Dust 7243 8 16825 6 2First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label (The Chemical Brothers) CBG-00112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | UK | Freestyle Dust CHEMSTDJ21 / Virgin 0724381682166First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Freestyle Dust CHEMSTDJ21 / Virgin 0724381682166First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | Europe | Freestyle Dust CHEMTDJX21 / Virgin 7243 8 70747 6 7First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | Unknown | Miles.Dyson.Music PWHITE 00312", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2005 | Europe | Freestyle Dust CHEMTDJX21 / Virgin 072438707476712", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 2005 | UK & Europe | Freestyle Dust CHEMST21 / Virgin 072438765916212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 2005 | US | Astralwerks ASW 76599 / Freestyle Dust 7243 8 76599 1 912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label (The Chemical Brothers) TGB- 001-12", Single Sided, Promo, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial, Promo |
| 2005 | Unknown | Not On Label (The Chemical Brothers) PUNK-00112", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (The Chemical Brothers Self-released) 60386M1 / Not On Label (The Chemical Brothers Self-released) CBW2112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AGalvanize (Extended Version)7:32
- BElectronic Battle Weapon 77:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Galvanize are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Galvanize are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2004 and 2005.
When was Galvanize first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Freestyle Dust CHEMSTDJ21, released November 2004.
How do I tell if my copy of Galvanize is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHEMSTDJ21, ASW 68256, CHEMTDJX21) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Mike's™-THE EXCHANGE CHEMSTDJ 21 A-1-1 and Mike's™-THE EXCHANGE CHEMSTDJ 21 B-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Galvanize 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.