UK
November 8, 1993- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWLT 276
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
2 UnlimitedMaximum Overdrive
Vinyl pressings
Maximum Overdrive
by 2 Unlimited · 1993
15 pressings9 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
Maximum Overdrive 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 Maximum Overdrive
15 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 9 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
November 8, 1993- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 276
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
PWL 276 A-1-1-Q1Side A runout, stamped
PWL 276 B-1-1-Q1Side B runout, stamped
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 276
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Radikal Records RAD 156Hot Productions HAL 12479
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
HAL-12479-A JE HOT MASTERING NRPRunout side A
HAL-12479-B JE HOT MASTERING NRPRunout side B
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label OVERDJ 1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Benelux
1993- Label and catalog number
- Byte Records BYTE 12025Byte Records 181.354.5
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
181 354-5-A1A-Side Runout
181 354-5 B1B-Side Runout
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 12025 / Byte Records 181.354.5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Benelux | Byte Records BYTE 7025 / Byte Records 181.354.7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music 190 539-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music 190 539-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7135-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1993 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7135-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Greece | FM Records TOCO 2021 / FM Records 181.354-5First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | Got It GTR 593015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Philippines | Dyna Products, Inc. / ToCo InternationalFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX-453First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Not On Label OVERDJ 1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 276First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1993 | US | Radikal Records RAD 156 / Hot Productions HAL 12479First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 276First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 276First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Maximum Overdrive (Extended)5:18
- A2Maximum Overdrive (Album Version)3:58
- B1Maximum Overdrive (Speedaumatic Remix)5:45
- B2Maximum Overdrive (X-Out In Trance)4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maximum Overdrive are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Maximum Overdrive are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Maximum Overdrive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, Benelux, France and more. One of them is PWL Continental PWLT 276, released November 8, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Maximum Overdrive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWLT 276, PWL 276, RAD 156, OVERDJ 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Maximum Overdrive 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.
