US
March 1, 2011- Label and catalog number
- Saddle Creek LBJ-157
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LBJ-157A RJ 19583.1(3)Side A, Etched
LBJ-157B RJ 19583.2(3)Side B, Etched
STERLINGSides A/B, Stamped
The Rural Alberta AdvantageDeparting
Vinyl pressings
Departing
by The Rural Alberta Advantage · 2011
10 pressings2 countriesIndie RockRockPop
Departing was first pressed on vinyl in 2011. 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 Departing
3 pressings came out in 2011, 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.
Canada
March 1, 2011- Label and catalog number
- Paper Bag Records BC 6019
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
Canada
2011- Label and catalog number
- Paper Bag Records PAPER060LP
- Format
- LP, Limited Edition · Transparent Blue
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.
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER060LPFirst yearLP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER060LPLP, Album, Repress, CD, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, CD, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER060LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2011 | Canada | Paper Bag Records BC 6019First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2011 | US | Saddle Creek LBJ-157First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2014 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER060LPLP, Limited Edition, CD · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, CD · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Canada | Paper Bag Records PAPER060LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Canada | Paper Bag Records LBJ-157LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canada | Paper Bag Records Vintage PBV017LP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2021 | Canada | Paper Bag Records Vintage PBV017LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Two Lovers
- A2The Breakup
- A3Under The Knife
- A4Muscle Relaxants
- A5North Star
- B1Stamp
- B2Tornado '87
- B3Barnes' Yard
- B4Coldest Days
- B5Good Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Departing are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Departing are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2011 and 2021.
When was Departing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2011, in US, Canada. One of them is Saddle Creek LBJ-157, released March 1, 2011.
How do I tell if my copy of Departing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LBJ-157, BC 6019, PAPER060LP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LBJ-157A RJ 19583.1(3) and LBJ-157B RJ 19583.2(3). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Departing 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.