UK
February 19, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Warp Records WARPLP81
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EURODISC MPO WARPLP 81 A1Side A, etched
EURODISC MPO WARPLP 81 B1Side B, etched
TortoiseStandards
Vinyl pressings
Standards
by Tortoise · 2001
11 pressings2 countriesPost RockElectronicRock
Standards was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Standards
2 pressings came out in 2001, 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.
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Thrill Jockey THRILL089
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
THRILL-089-A `15 MINUTES TO THE SUN` 4795.1(3) SAE MASTERINGRunout side A
THRILL-089-B 4795.2(3) SAE MASTERINGRunout side B
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.
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL089First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2001 | UK | Warp Records WARPLP81First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2008 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL089LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL089LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL089LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL089LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL089LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL089LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL089LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2019 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL089 / Thrill Jockey THRILL 089LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL089 / Thrill Jockey Thrill-089LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Seneca
- A2Eros
- A3Benway
- A4Firefly
- A5Six Pack
- B1Eden 2
- B2Monica
- B3Blackjack
- B4Eden 1
- B5Speakeasy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Standards are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Standards are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2001 and 2021.
When was Standards first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK, US. One of them is Warp Records WARPLP81, released February 19, 2001.
How do I tell if my copy of Standards is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WARPLP81, THRILL089) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EURODISC MPO WARPLP 81 A1 and EURODISC MPO WARPLP 81 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Standards 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.
