UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Metronome ACEX 2Metronome 853 253-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ACEX 2 A2 DFI 94 5Side A, stamped runout
ACEX 2 B2 DFI 94 5Side B, stamped runout
Ace Of BaseDon't Turn Around
Vinyl pressings
Don't Turn Around
by Ace Of Base · 1994
15 pressings8 countriesDowntempoElectronic
Don't Turn Around 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 Don't Turn Around
14 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 7 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
- London Records ACEB 2Metronome ACEB 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DFI94 ACEB 2 A2 xStamped, A side, Variation 1
DFI94 ACEB 2 B xStamped, B side, Variation 1
DFI 94 5 ACEB 2 A2Stamped, A side, Variation 2
DFI 94 3 AC EB 2 BStamped, B side, Variation 2
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Metronome ACEB 2Metronome 855 524-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Metronome ACEB 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jukebox
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Arista 07822-12692-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
07822-12692-1-SA-1-SP1-DMMrunout A, etched
07822-12692-1-SB-SP1-DMM SP1-1runout B, etched
07822-12692-1-SAlabel A
07822-12692-1-SBlabel B
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Arista 07822-12705-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
07822-12705-7-SA-SP1-DMM SP 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
07822-12705-7-SB-SP1-DMM SP 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
07822-12705-7-SAA-Side Label
07822-12705-7-SBB-Side Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Germany | Metronome 853 007-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Philippines | Metronome PLC93-105 / PolyCosmic Records PLC93-105First year7" | 7" |
| 1994 | Philippines | Metronome PLC93-105 / PolyCosmic Records PLC93-105First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 2652First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | South Korea | Metronome 855 525-112", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1994 | UK | Metronome ACEX 2 / Metronome 853 253-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | UK | London Records ACEB 2 / Metronome ACEB 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | Metronome ACEB 2 / Metronome 855 524-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1994 | UK | Metronome ACEB 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | US | Arista 07822-12692-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | US | Arista 07822-12705-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Zimbabwe | ZMC DGRS 1257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Europe | Metronome 855 524-7 / Mega Records 855 524-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Germany | Metronome 855 525-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122623First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Turn Around (Groove Mix Extended)5:19
- B1Don't Turn Around (Stretch Version)5:56
- B2Don't Turn Around (Radio Groove Mix)3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Turn Around are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Don't Turn Around are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Don't Turn Around first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Metronome ACEX 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Turn Around is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ACEX 2, ACEB 2, 07822-12692-1, 07822-12705-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ACEX 2 A2 DFI 94 5 and ACEX 2 B2 DFI 94 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Turn Around 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.
