UK
August 23, 1993- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWL 268 A-01-1-Q1Stamped Side A
PWL 268 B-01-1-Q1Stamped Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Faces
by 2 Unlimited · 1993
15 pressings8 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
Faces was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Faces
15 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 8 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- PWL International PWLT 268
- Format
- 12" · Poster sleeve
- Runout / matrix
PWLT DJ - 268-A1 MAXRunout side A etched
PWLT DJ - 268 B1 MAXRunout side B etched
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
PWL 268 A-01-1-Q1Stamped Side A
PWL 268 B-01-1-Q1Stamped Side B
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Radikal Records RAD 145Hot Productions HAL 12460
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
HAL-12460-A JE HOT MASTERING (NRP)Side A runout
HAL 12460-B JE HOT MASTERING! (NRP)Side B runout
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Black Diamond PWLTDJ 268
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Benelux
1993- Label and catalog number
- Byte Records BYTE 12024Byte Records 181.295.5
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
181 295- 5 - A1A-Side
181. 295-5 - AA1B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Benelux | Byte Records BYTE 12024 / Byte Records 181.295.5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Benelux | Byte Records BYTE 7024 / Byte Records 181.295-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Benelux | Byte Records 181.295.5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music 190 457-1 / Scorpio Music 42First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7072-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7072-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Greece | FM Records TOCO 095 / FM Records 181.295-5First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | Greece | ToCo International TOCO 095 / ToCo International 181.295-5First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | Italy | Got It GTR 593009First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Spain | Blanco y Negro Music MX - 424 / Blanco y Negro Music MX-424First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | UK | PWL International PWLT 268First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | UK | Black Diamond PWLTDJ 268First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 268First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1993 | US | Radikal Records RAD 145 / Hot Productions HAL 12460First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Faces (Extended)5:55
- A2Faces (X-Out Remix)5:17
- AA1Faces (Trance-Aumatic Remix)5:20
- AA2Faces (Automatic Breakbeat Remix)5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Faces are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Faces are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Faces first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, Benelux, France and more. One of them is PWL Continental PWL 268, released August 23, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Faces is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWL 268, PWLT 268, RAD 145, PWLTDJ 268) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PWL 268 A-01-1-Q1 and PWL 268 B-01-1-Q1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Faces 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.
