US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Troubleman Unlimited TMU 010
- Format
- 7", EP · Orange
The Phantom PregnanciesSpecial Child
Vinyl pressings
Special Child
by The Phantom Pregnancies · 1996
10 pressings1 countryGarage RockRock
Special Child was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Special Child
10 pressings came out in 1996, 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
1996- Label and catalog number
- Troubleman Unlimited tmu 010
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM · Orange Transparent
- Runout / matrix
U-43128M-A TMU-010ASide A, hand-etched
U-43128M-B TMU-010BSide B, hand-etched
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Troubleman Unlimited tmu 010
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM · Orange Transparent
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Troubleman Unlimited tmu 010
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM · Orange Transparent
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Troubleman Unlimited TMU 010
- Format
- 7", EP
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Troubleman Unlimited tmu 010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Orange Translucent
- Runout / matrix
U-43128M-A TMU-010ASide A, hand-etched
U-43128M-B TMU-010BSide B, hand-etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | US | Troubleman Unlimited TMU 010First year7", EP · Colored vinyl | 7", EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | US | Troubleman Unlimited tmu 010First year7", EP, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", EP, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | US | Troubleman Unlimited tmu 010First year7", EP, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", EP, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | US | Troubleman Unlimited tmu 010First year7", EP, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", EP, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | US | Troubleman Unlimited TMU 010First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1996 | US | Troubleman Unlimited tmu 010First year7", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | US | Troubleman Unlimited tmu 010First year7", EP, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", EP, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | US | Troubleman Unlimited TMU 010First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1996 | US | Troubleman Unlimited tmu 010First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1996 | US | Troubleman Unlimited TMU 010First year7", EP | 7", EP |
Tracklist
- A1Almighty Civilization Cat Daughter
- A2Backgarden Holiday (For A Week)
- A3Chaka Juan
- B1Do You Think I'm Going To Eat It Now You've Squished It Out Of Shape?
- B2Suiciderama
- B3Backgarden Holiday (For A Day)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Special Child are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Special Child are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Special Child first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in US. One of them is Troubleman Unlimited TMU 010.
How do I tell if my copy of Special Child is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMU 010, tmu 010) 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 Special Child 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.