Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 600
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MR 600 ASide A etched
MR 600 BSide B etched
49ersThe Message
Vinyl pressings
The Message
by 49ers · 1992
13 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
The Message was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 The Message
13 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 597
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MR-597-ASide A, etched
MR 597 BSide B, etched
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 593
- Format
- 12"
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 600
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRW 257
- Format
- 7"
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 257Island Records 864 247-1
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6825-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6825-12 / Media Records ZYX 6825-12First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Italy | Media Records MR 600First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | Media Records MR 597First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | Media Records MR 593First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Italy | Media Records MR 600First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1992 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX343First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW 257First year7" | 7" |
| 1992 | UK | 4th & Broadway MESSAGE DJ 1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 257 / Island Records 864 247-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRWDJ 257First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Great Jones 162-530 619-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Great Jones PR12 619-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The Message (Mars Plastic Mix)6:02
- A2The Message (Full Mix)6:15
- B1The Message (Club Mix)5:02
- B2The Message (Gradualswingroundub)8:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Message are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Message are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Message first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Italy, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Media Records MR 600.
How do I tell if my copy of The Message is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MR 600, MR 597, MR 593, BRW 257) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MR 600 A and MR 600 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Message 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.
