Pressing report · Radiohead · 1997
Discogs lists 40 vinyl pressings of OK Computer. We looked at the 16 most-owned: who cut and pressed each one, what owners wrote about it in 442 written reviews, how hard it is to find, and the cheapest copy for sale. Not the star ratings: they mix up the music, the pressing and people's gear.
Checked 18 October 2026 · prices in US dollars
Best value
XLLP868X · Reissue · Limited Edition · Remastered · Blue Opaque, 180 Gram
The cheapest copy for sale with notable credits or owner praise, and no owner-reported problems. 39 of 59 owner reviews talk about the pressing: 6 mention great sound.
This is the best sounding vinyl I own, bar none.bullcitytarheel, 2020
Strongest pedigree
XLLP868 · Reissue · Remastered · 180g · 180g
Credits include Bob Ludwig, Original master tapes. 42 of 59 owner reviews talk about the pressing: 8 mention great sound.
I’ve read reviews on the one I have and everyone says it sounds phenomenal but I just like to be extra sure that I have a good copy on my hands but I honestly wouldn’t mind swapping it for a 2017 EU pressing IF the CZ…dylan_ats, 2024
Owners' favourite
XLLP781 · Reissue
17 of 21 owner reviews talk about the pressing: 7 mention great sound, 4 mention quiet surfaces.
This is among the best sounding of any new records I’ve ever purchased.IAmTheWalrus67, 2024
When several owners independently describe the same issue (warps, skips, distortion, a dull or harsh sound, or noise on a modern pressing), it's listed here with their words.
A few crackles and pops but very few, fairly quiet and unobtrusive.suspiciouscoffee, 2023 Open →
The mastering is quite muddy and messy sounding.recordhead59, 2025 Open →
Some surface noise but not that noticeable.sevensleepybears, 2022 Open →
A rarity trap is a pressing people chase because it's hard to find, not because it's better: wanted at least 1.2× more than it's owned, with no notable credits and no owner praise.
None of the 16 pressings checked is wanted mainly for its scarcity.
Sorted by pedigree. Pedigree comes from the credits: cutting engineer, mastering, pressing plant and label. Owners counts the written reviews that talk about the pressing, and what they mention. Want/have above 1.2× means real scarcity.
| Pressing | Pedigree | Owners | Want/have | Cheapest | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 · Europe · XL RecordingsXLLP868 · Reissue · Remastered · 180g · 180gDiscogs stars — (—) | Strong★ Bob Ludwig, ★ Original master tapes, Alchemy Mastering, Optimal Media GmbH | 42of 59 about the pressing+ great sound 8+ quiet surfaces 6– surface noise 5 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2017 · Europe · XL RecordingsXLLP868X · Reissue · Limited Edition · Remastered · Blue Opaque, 180 GramDiscogs stars — (—) | Strong★ Original master tapes, Alchemy Mastering, Optimal Media GmbH | 39of 59 about the pressing+ great sound 6+ quiet surfaces 5– surface noise 5 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2017 · UK, Europe & US · XL RecordingsXLMX868 · Reissue · RemasteredDiscogs stars — (—) | Strong★ Bob Ludwig, Alchemy Mastering, Optimal Media GmbH | 21of 35 about the pressing+ quiet surfaces 5– surface noise 3+ great sound 3 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2017 · US · XL RecordingsXLLP868 · Reissue · Remastered · 180g · 180gDiscogs stars — (—) | Strong★ Bob Ludwig, Alchemy Mastering | 34of 39 about the pressing– surface noise 10+ quiet surfaces 6– warps / off-centre 6 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2017 · US · XL RecordingsXLLP868 · Reissue · Limited Edition · Remastered · Blue Opaque, 180gDiscogs stars — (—) | Strong★ Bob Ludwig, Alchemy Mastering | 12of 18 about the pressing+ quiet surfaces 4+ great sound 3– surface noise 2 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2017 · USA & Europe · XL RecordingsXLLP868 · Reissue · Remastered · Gatefold, 180gDiscogs stars — (—) | Strong★ Bob Ludwig, Alchemy Mastering | 12of 18 about the pressing+ great sound 3 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2017 · Europe · XL RecordingsXLLP868 · Reissue · Remastered · Gatefold, 180gDiscogs stars — (—) | Strong★ Bob Ludwig, Alchemy Mastering | 3of 4 about the pressing– surface noise 2 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2016 · Europe · XL RecordingsXLLP781 · ReissueDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeAbbey Road Studios, Optimal Media GmbH | 17of 21 about the pressing+ great sound 7+ quiet surfaces 4– surface noise 2 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2021 · Europe · XL RecordingsXLLP781 · ReissueDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeAbbey Road Studios, Optimal Media GmbH | 11of 14 about the pressing+ quiet surfaces 3 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2016 · North America (inc Mexico) · XL RecordingsXLLP781 · Reissue · RepressDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeOptimal Media GmbH, Abbey Road Studios | 8of 9 about the pressing+ quiet surfaces 3– surface noise 3 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2008 · US · Capitol Records7243 8 55229 1 8 · Limited Edition · Reissue · 180 gramDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeAbbey Road Studios | 36of 45 about the pressing+ quiet surfaces 6– dull / harsh sound 6– skips / distortion 5 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1998 · UK · ParlophoneNODATA 02 · Repress · GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeAbbey Road Studios | 17of 29 about the pressing+ great sound 4 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 1997 · Worldwide · Parlophone7243 8 55229 1 8 · GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeAbbey Road Studios | 35of 44 about the pressing+ great sound 5+ quiet surfaces 4– surface noise 4 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2016 · USA & Canada · XL RecordingsXLLP781 · Reissue · GatefoldDiscogs stars — (—) | SomeAbbey Road Studios | 8of 9 about the pressing– surface noise 2 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2016 · US · XL RecordingsXLLP781 · ReissueDiscogs stars — (—) | No notable names | 22of 35 about the pressing+ quiet surfaces 5+ great sound 5– surface noise 3 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
| 2020 · Europe · XL RecordingsXLLP781 · ReissueDiscogs stars — (—) | Not credited | 2of 4 about the pressing– skips / distortion 2 | —— own | —— for sale | Open |
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