The points of issue
Baen hardcover; copyright page states first printing with full number line to 1. First printings include a bound-in CD-ROM containing the Vorkosigan Saga ebook library.
Is this the true first?
US Baen hardcover (October 2010) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Trade and book club copies exist; the club edition lacks the number line and CD-ROM.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Cryoburn a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Baen hardcover; copyright page states first printing with full number line to 1. First printings include a bound-in CD-ROM containing the Vorkosigan Saga ebook library.
How do I tell the first printing from a later one?
Check the copyright page for the publisher's first-printing convention and confirm the points above. US Baen hardcover (October 2010) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Trade and book club copies exist; the club edition lacks the number line and CD-ROM.
I have a first edition of Cryoburn — what should I do?
If you're clearing books, New Mexico Literacy Project offers free pickup in Albuquerque, any condition, and makes sure collectible copies aren't lost. To sell, see the author's collecting guide. Either way, nothing valuable ends up in a landfill.