US
September 9, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Jealous Butcher Records JB~046
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
JB-046-A GOLDENSide A, etched / stamped
JB-046-B GOLDENSide B, etched / stamped
Vinyl pressings
Her Majesty
by The Decemberists · 2003
16 pressings2 countriesAlternative RockIndie RockRockPop
Her Majesty was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Her Majesty
2 pressings came out in 2003, 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.
US
September 9, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Jealous Butcher Records JB~046
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
JB-046-A GOLDENSide A, etched / stamped
JB-046-B GOLDENSide B, etched / stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Jealous Butcher Records JB~046First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2003 | US | Jealous Butcher Records JB~046First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2004 | US | Jealous Butcher Records JB~046LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2004 | US | Jealous Butcher Records JB~046LP, Album, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2006 | US | Jealous Butcher Records JB~046LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2009 | US | Jealous Butcher Records JB~046 / Jealous Butcher Records JB 046LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2009 | US | Jealous Butcher RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Kill Rock Stars KRS 375 / Jealous Butcher Records JB~046LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2020 | US | Kill Rock Stars KRS 375 / Jealous Butcher Records JB~046LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2020 | US | Kill Rock Stars KRS 375 / Jealous Butcher Records JB~046LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Kill Rock Stars KRS 375 / Jealous Butcher Records JB~046LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | US | Kill Rock Stars KRS 375 / Jealous Butcher Records JB046LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Kill Rock Stars KRS 375 / Jealous Butcher Records JB~046LP, Album, Repress, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 2021 | US | Kill Rock Stars KRS 375 / Jealous Butcher Records JB-046LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Kill Rock Stars KRS 375 / Jealous Butcher Records JB~046LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2026 | US | Kill Rock Stars KRS375/JB-046LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Shanty For The Arethusa5:37
- A2Billy Liar4:08
- A3Los Angeles, I'm Yours4:17
- A4The Gymnast, High Above The Ground7:13
- A5The Bachelor And The Bride4:13
- B1Song For Myla Goldberg3:33
- B2The Soldiering Life3:48
- B3Red Right Ankle3:29
- B4The Chimbley Sweep2:53
- B5I Was Meant For The Stage7:02
- B6As I Rise2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Her Majesty are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Her Majesty are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2003 and 2026.
When was Her Majesty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in US. One of them is Jealous Butcher Records JB~046, released September 9, 2003.
How do I tell if my copy of Her Majesty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JB~046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JB-046-A GOLDEN and JB-046-B GOLDEN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Her Majesty 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.