US
November 8, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Interscope Records B0003580-21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B0003580-21 ASide A + B
U2Vertigo
Vinyl pressings
Vertigo
by U2 · 2004
12 pressings3 countriesPop RockRock
Vertigo was first pressed on vinyl in 2004. 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 Vertigo
6 pressings came out in 2004, 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
September 24, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 878 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
September 24, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 10 IS 878 DJ
- Format
- 10", Promo
- Runout / matrix
10 IS 878 DJ SIDE 1-1A Side
10 IS 278 DJ SIDE 2-1 MIKE PALMER Q MASTERPIECEB Side
UK
September 24, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Island Records U2 PRO 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Matte Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
U2PRO 2 A-1Side A
U2PRO 2 B-1Side B
UK
September 24, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Island Records U2 PRO 2
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo · Gloss Print
UK & Europe
November 22, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 878Island Records 986 856-7
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 IS 878 SIDE I-ISide A runout
12-IS 878 SIDE 2-ISide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 878 DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2004 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 878 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Island Records 10 IS 878 DJFirst year10", Promo · Promo | 10", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Island Records U2 PRO 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Island Records U2 PRO 2First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | US | Interscope Records B0003580-21First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 2004 | UK & Europe | Island Records 12 IS 878 / Island Records 986 856-7First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2005 | Unknown | Not On Label (U2) 12 IS 878 DJ A12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2005 | Unknown | Not On Label (U2) 12 IS 878 DJ A12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | UK | Island Records 12IS886DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 886 / Island Records 987 025-212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label 12IS878DJ12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- AVertigo (Jacknife Lee 12")5:36
- BVertigo (Jacknife Lee 12" Instrumental)5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vertigo are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Vertigo are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2004 and 2005.
When was Vertigo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in US, UK, UK & Europe. One of them is Interscope Records B0003580-21, released November 8, 2004.
How do I tell if my copy of Vertigo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B0003580-21, 12 IS 878 DJ, 10 IS 878 DJ, U2 PRO 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B0003580-21 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vertigo 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.
