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Is This It is the debut studio album by American rock band the Strokes. It was first released on July 30, 2001, in Australia, with RCA Records handling the release internationally and Rough Trade Records handling the United Kingdom release. It was recorded at Transporterraum in New York City with producer Gordon Raphael during March and April 2001. For their debut, the band strived to capture a simple sound that was not significantly enhanced in the studio. Building on their 2001 EP The Modern Age, the band members molded compositions largely through live takes during recording sessions, while lead singer and songwriter Julian Casablancas continued to detail the lives and relationships of urban youth in his lyrics.
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114 releasesVinyl(29)
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA
EuropeCat#: 07863 68045-1
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
Europe“Issued with a plain white die-cut paper inner sleeve and housed in a thin card jacket. [Rear sleeve:] Published by The Strokes Band Music (ASCAP) ℗ & © 2001 BMG Entertainment. Distributed by the local BMG company, a unit of BMG Entertai...”
Cat#: 07863 68045 1
Is This It
chevron_rightRough Trade
United KingdomCat#: RTRADELP 030
Is This It
chevron_rightRough Trade
United Kingdom“Textured matte cardboard cover with red spine. Generic die-cut inner sleeve with rounded corners. "Made In The E.U." on labels and rear cover Some copies include double sided promo insert and poster. Durations do not appear on the rele...”
Cat#: RTRADELP 030
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“Gatefold presentation Different artwork used on this US release as the UK "glove" image was considered a little too risqué for the US market. Catalog # on spine: 07863 68045-1 Catalog # inside gatefold: 68045-1 All songs published b...”
Cat#: 07863 68045-1 · 68045-1
Is This It
chevron_rightRough Trade
Europe“Mastered at Sterling Sound.”
Cat#: RTRADELP030
Is This It
chevron_rightLegacy / Music on Vinyl / RCA Records
Europe“180 gram audiophile pressing. Copies may include a four-page MoV catalog insert. Originally released ℗ & © 2001 Sony Music Entertainment | This release ℗ & © 2012 Sony Music Entertainment Manufactured & distributed by Music On Vinyl B. ...”
Cat#: MOVLP085
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United StatesCat#: 07863-68045-1
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“Exclusive 120 gram blue and gold pressing in gatefold presentation from Newbury Comics and was limited to only 1000 pieces with foil stamp numbering. Different artwork used on this US release as the UK "glove" image was considered a l...”
Cat#: 07863 68045-1
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“Reissue on black vinyl. Same Sleeve as Is This It, but with lacquers cut at "Welcome To 1979" This is different than the 2014 Wes Garland / NRP cut”
Cat#: 07863 68045-1
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“Catalog # on spine: 07863 68045-1 Catalog # inside gatefold: 68045-1”
Cat#: 07863 68045-1 · 68045-1
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“180g reissue”
Cat#: 07863 68045-1
Is This It
chevron_rightRough Trade
EuropeCat#: RTRADELP030
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
Europe“white vinyl”
Cat#: 19439707081
Is This It
chevron_rightLegacy / RCA Records
Europe“Some copies include a 'We Are Vinyl' download code inside and sticker on cover. Standard weight vinyl comes in direct-to-board foldover jacket. Runouts are stamped, except the standalone 'B' on side B which is etched. Year on labels and...”
Cat#: 19439784471
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“Track durations not present on gatefold or labels”
Cat#: 07863 68045-1
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA / Sony Music Commercial Music Group
United States“VMP Rock”
Cat#: 19658745441
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records / Sony Music Commercial Music Group
United States“Gatefold, tip-on sleeve. Comes with an obi and listening notes booklet. Hype sticker: • First-ever vinyl release including "New York City Cops" and "When It Started" • Lacquers cut by Ryan Smith, Sterling Sound • Pressed on exclusive 18...”
Cat#: 19658745441
Is This It
chevron_rightSony Records International
Japan“Japan edition with obi. Matrix / Runout matches Music On Vinyl EU release from 2012.”
Cat#: SIJP147
Is This It
chevron_rightLegacy / RCA Records / Sony Music Entertainment
Europe“limited edition, transparent red vinyl”
Cat#: 19658801691
Is This It
chevron_rightRough Trade
United Kingdom“Plum marbled pressing Bootleg Glossy cover”
Cat#: RTRADELP030
Is This It
chevron_rightRough Trade (2)
EuropeCat#: RTRADELP030
Is This It
chevron_rightRough Trade
United KingdomCat#: RTRADELP 030
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“Reissue on black vinyl. Hybrid pressing with NRP cut on side A and CJH cut on side B Runouts are etched with the exception of 'Welcome to 1979', which is stamped.”
Cat#: 07863 68045-1
CD(75)
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
United States“Back cover mistakenly lists "New York City Cops" as track 9.”
Cat#: BGB 68101
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Entertainment Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
MexicoCat#: DFA 078636804521
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United StatesCat#: RCA 07863-68101-2
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
Australia“Published by The Strokes Band Music (ASCAP) ℗ & © 2001 BMG Entertainment. Manufactured for and distributed BMG Australia Limited. Made in Australia. Front cover of case includes a red sticker in the top right corner which reads ‘Tourin...”
Cat#: 07863680452
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“Studio: All recording + mixing at Transporterraum NYC. Mastered at Sterling Sound. ©2001 BMG Entertainment Manufactured and distributed by BMG Distribution, a unit of BMG Entertainment. Made/printed in U.S.A. ℗ 2001 The Strokes. Publi...”
Cat#: 07863 68045-2
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“Same disc as with Is This It, however this release properly lists track 9 as "New York City Cops". Pre-9/11 version of US release with "New York City Cops" as track 9. Some promo copies have a small rectangular black sticker on the jew...”
Cat#: 07863 68045-2
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Brasil / RCA Records
Brazil“Packed: jewel case with black tray. Comes with booklet folded in 5 parts (10 pages)”
Cat#: 07863680452
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
MexicoCat#: DFA 078636804521
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
South AfricaCat#: CDRCA (CF) 7055 · CDRCA(CF)7055
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
Europe“Issued in a standard jewel case with a grey tray and a 10-page fold-out insert including portraits of band members. Track durations are not present on release. [Back] All songs [...] Published by The Strokes Band Music (ASCAP) www.thes...”
Cat#: 07863 68045 2
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
Canada“Back cover mistakenly lists "New York City Cops" as track 9.”
Cat#: BG2 68101
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
South KoreaCat#: BMGRD 1511 07863680432
Is This It?
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“Made In Mexico”
Cat#: RCA 07863 68101-2
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA
EuropeCat#: 07863 68045 2
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
Japan“Same disc as with Is This It, however this release properly lists track 9 as "New York City Cops". Pre-9/11 version of US printed disc with "New York City Cops" as track 9. This edition was offered by Tsutaya shops in Japan in the ea...”
Cat#: TRZM-148
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
United StatesCat#: 68045-2
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA
EuropeCat#: 07863 68045 2
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Colombia / RCA Records Label
Colombia“Fabricado y distribuido por Sony Music Entertainment Colombia S.A.”
Cat#: 162 368101
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“Published by The Strokes Band Music (ASCAP) Studio: All recording + mixing at Transporterraum NYC. On the cover: "Big Bang" particle collisions in the (BEBC) Big European Bubble Chamber © Cern Geneva. On the traycard: View of the Citade...”
Cat#: 07863 68101-2
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Taiwan / RCA Records Label
Taiwan“www.thestrokes.com | The RCA Records Label Is A Unit Of BMG Entertainment TMK(S) Ⓡ Registered | Marca(S) Registrada(S) Ⓡ General Electric Co. USA | BMG Logo Is A Trademark Of BMG Music | Ⓒ 2001 BMG Entertainment Made in Taiwan”
Is This It
chevron_rightRough Trade
Europe“All songs published by Warner Chappell Music Ltd Mastered at Sterling Sound Management Wiz Kid Mgmt ℗ Rough Trade Records © RCA Made in England ℗ 2001 The copyright in these recordings is owned by The Strokes under exclusive license in ...”
Cat#: RTRADECD030
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA
AustraliaCat#: 07863680452
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG
JapanCat#: BVCP-21216
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
Japan“All songs published by Warner Chappell Music Ltd Mastered at Sterling Sound Management Wiz Kid Mgmt ℗ 2001 The Strokes”
Cat#: BVCP-21216
Tape(10)
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Music Indonesia / RCA Records
IndonesiaCat#: 07863 68045-4 · BMG 9179
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / Communications Mascom / RCA Records
Yugoslavia“Made in FR Yugoslavia”
Cat#: 07863680452-011
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
Europe“Management Ryan Gentles | Wiz Kid MGMT www.thestrokes.com The RCA Records label is a unit of BMG Entertainment. ℗ & © 2001 BMG Entertainment. Distributed by the local BMG company.”
Cat#: 078636804545
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Russia / RCA Records
Russia“Made in Russia. For distribution to Russia, CIS and Lithuania.”
Cat#: 07863 68045 4
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Russia / RCA Records
Russia“Made in Russia. For distribution to Russia, CIS and Lithuania.”
Cat#: 07863 68045 4
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Music Indonesia / RCA Records
Indonesia“Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Music Indonesia”
Cat#: 07863 68045-4 · BMG 9179
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
Thailand“Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Music Thailand”
Cat#: 07863 68045-4 · BMG 9179
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
Poland“Made in Poland.”
Cat#: 07863680454
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
MalaysiaCat#: 0786368045-4
Is This It
chevron_rightNot On Label
United StatesVideo(13)
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
Europe“Also released under the same catalogue number in Taiwan. On CD: Made in the EU. 07863 68045 2 BIEM/GEMA Published by The Strokes Band Music (ASCAP) Made in the EU © 2001 BMG DVD tracks 4 & 5: "Un-aired from MTV2's $2-Bill Show" Sli...”
Cat#: 74321 95450 2
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
Canada“Same barcode as US release but Canadian-pressed”
Cat#: 07863 68128-2
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United StatesCat#: 07863 68128-2
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Taiwan
Taiwan“Also released under the same catalogue number in Australia.”
Cat#: 74321-95450-2
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
United States“On back cover: Mfd. for BMG Direct, 6550 East 30th St., Indianapolis, IN 46219 under license. Comes with 10 page fold out liner.”
Cat#: 07863 68128-2
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
BrazilCat#: 7432195450-2
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
BrazilCat#: 7432195450-2
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
Australia“Distributed by BMG Australia Limited. Made in Australia.”
Cat#: 74321 95450 2
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA
FranceCat#: 74321 95450 2
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
JapanCat#: BVCP 24010
Is This It
chevron_rightRCA Records
BrazilCat#: 7432195450-2
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
JapanCat#: BVCP 24010
Is This It
chevron_rightBMG Rights Management / RCA Records
JapanCat#: BVCP 24010