US
September 13, 2011- Label and catalog number
- Thrill Jockey THRILL 279Thrill Jockey THRILL287
- Format
- LP, Album, 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Translucent
- Runout / matrix
19916 1(2)Side A
19916 2(2)Side B
Wooden ShjipsWest
Vinyl pressings
West
by Wooden Shjips · 2011
11 pressings2 countriesStoner RockPsychedelic RockRock
West 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 West
5 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.
US
2011- Label and catalog number
- Thrill Jockey THRILL 279Thrill Jockey THRILL 287
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Blue Marbled
- Runout / matrix
19916 1(2)Side A
19916 2(2)Side B
US
2011- Label and catalog number
- Thrill Jockey THRILL 279
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Marble
- Runout / matrix
19916 1(2)Side A
19916 2(2)Side B
US
2011- Label and catalog number
- Thrill Jockey THRILL 279
- Format
- LP, Album · Coke Bottle Clear
- Runout / matrix
19916.1(2)Side A
19916.2(2) Salt
UK, Europe & US
2011- Label and catalog number
- Thrill Jockey THRILL 279
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
THRILL 279 A 19916.1 (2)Runout side A
THRILL 279 B 19916.2 (2) SaltRunout 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.
2010s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK, Europe & US | Thrill Jockey THRILL 279First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2011 | UK, Europe & US | Thrill Jockey THRILL 279LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL 279 / Thrill Jockey THRILL 287First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL 279First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL 279LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL 279First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL-279 A/BLP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2011 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL 279 / Thrill Jockey THRILL287First yearLP, Album, 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | US | Thrill Jockey THRILL279 / Thrill Jockey THRILL287LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, 7", Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, 7", Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | UK, Europe & US | Thrill Jockey THRILL 279LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK, Europe & US | Thrill Jockey THRILL 279LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Black Smoke Rise
- A2Crossing
- A3Lazy Bones
- A4Home
- B1Flight
- B2Looking Out
- B3Rising
- CPhonograph
- DLights Out Remix
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of West are there?
11 vinyl pressings of West are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2011 and 2020.
When was West first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2011, in US, UK, Europe & US. One of them is Thrill Jockey THRILL 279, released September 13, 2011.
How do I tell if my copy of West is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use THRILL 279) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 19916 1(2) and 19916 2(2). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is West 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.