UK
April 1, 1991- Label and catalog number
- The Far Out Recording Company GONEX 11Polydor 879 769-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TY2 GONEX 11 A-1U-1-1Side A, stamped
TY2 GONEX 11 B-1U-1-2Side B, stamped
The Wonder StuffThe Size Of A Cow
Vinyl pressings
The Size Of A Cow
by The Wonder Stuff · 1991
11 pressings3 countriesIndie RockRock
The Size Of A Cow was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 The Size Of A Cow
11 pressings came out in 1991, 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
April 1, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor GONE 11Polydor 879 920-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
GONE 11 A-1U-1-Q1 TY2Runout side A
GONE 11 B-1U-1-Q1Runout side B
UK
April 1, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor GONE 11Polydor 879 920-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
GONE 11 A-1U-1-2 TY2Side A
GONE 11B-1U-1-2 TY2Side B
UK
April 1, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor GONE 11Polydor 879 920-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
GONE 11 A-1U-1-2 TY2Runout side A
GONE 11 B-1U-1-2 TY2Runout side B
UK
April 1, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor GONER 11Polydor GONE 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
GONE 11 A-1U-1-Q1 TY2Runout side A
GONE 11 B-1U-1-Q1Runout side B
UK
April 8, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor GONE 11The Far Out Recording Company GONE 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australasia | Polydor 879 768-7 / Polydor GONE 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | Australasia | Polydor 879 768-7 / Polydor GONE 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor 879 769-1 / Polydor GONEX 11First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Polydor GONEX 11 DJFirst year12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | The Far Out Recording Company GONEX 11 / Polydor 879 769-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Polydor GONE 11 / Polydor 879 920-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Polydor GONE 11 / Polydor 879 920-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Polydor GONE 11 / Polydor 879 920-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Polydor GONER 11 / Polydor GONE 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Polydor GONE 11 / The Far Out Recording Company GONE 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor 879 768-7 / Polydor GONE 11First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Size Of A Cow3:14
- BRadio Ass Kiss (Live At The Palace L.A.)3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Size Of A Cow are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Size Of A Cow are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was The Size Of A Cow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Europe, Australasia. One of them is The Far Out Recording Company GONEX 11, released April 1, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of The Size Of A Cow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GONEX 11, GONE 11, GONER 11, GONEX 11 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TY2 GONEX 11 A-1U-1-1 and TY2 GONEX 11 B-1U-1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Size Of A Cow 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.