UK
July 4, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Klone Records KLONES 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
AbigailSmells Like Teen Spirit
Vinyl pressings
Smells Like Teen Spirit
by Abigail · 1994
11 pressings6 countriesEuro HouseProgressive HouseHi NRGElectronic
Smells Like Teen Spirit was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Smells Like Teen Spirit
11 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 6 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Klone Records KLONE 25
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KLONE 25 A1Runout hand etched, side A
KLONE 25 B1Runout hand etched, side B
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Klone Records KLONEX 21
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Klone Records KLONE 21
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Klone Records Klone 21
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
KLONE 21 A1A etched
KLONE 21 AA1B etched
France
1994- Label and catalog number
- Mascotte Music 474014.6
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | France | Mascotte Music 474014.6First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7283-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7283R-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | Italy | Pan Pot PAN POT 033First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Scandinavia | Cammo C12ABI1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Spain | Max Music NM 921 MXFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Klone Records KLONE 25First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1994 | UK | Klone Records KLONEX 21First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Klone Records KLONE 21First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | UK | Klone Records Klone 21First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Klone Records KLONES 25First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Smells Like Teen Spirit (The Guitar Version)7:24
- A2Smells Like Teen Spirit (The Guitar Instrumental)7:20
- B1Smells Like Teen Spirit (Hanson & Nelson Remix)6:59
- B2Smells Like Teen Spirit (Original Version)7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smells Like Teen Spirit are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Smells Like Teen Spirit are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Smells Like Teen Spirit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Klone Records KLONES 25, released July 4, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Smells Like Teen Spirit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KLONES 25, KLONE 25, KLONEX 21, KLONE 21) 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 Smells Like Teen Spirit 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.