Scandinavia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Large Spindle
- Runout / matrix
08 12169 00 1A1 MRCS 2509 ARunout A side, stamped
08 12169 00 1B1 MRCS 2509 ARunout B side, stamped
Ace Of BaseWheel Of Fortune
Vinyl pressings
Wheel Of Fortune
by Ace Of Base · 1992
10 pressings5 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
Wheel Of Fortune 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 Wheel Of Fortune
2 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year. 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.
Scandinavia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122509
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08 26284 20 1A1 MRCX 122509 ARunout A side
08 26284 20 1B1 MRCX 122509 ARunout B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2509First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122509First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Europe | Metronome 861 544-7 / Mega Records 861 544-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Europe | Metronome 861 545-1 / Mega Records 861 545.112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Europe | Metronome 861 544-7 / Mega Records 861 544-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1993 | France | Metronome 861 545-1 / Barclay 861 545-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | France | Metronome 861 544-7 / Barclay 861 544-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Germany | Metronome 861 545-1 / Mega Records 861 545-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | London Records 861 545-1 / Metronome 861 545.112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Metronome 861 544-7 / Mega Records 861 544-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWheel Of Fortune3:44
- BWheel Of Fortune (Clubmix)4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wheel Of Fortune are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wheel Of Fortune are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 1993.
When was Wheel Of Fortune first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Scandinavia. One of them is Mega Records MRCS 2509.
How do I tell if my copy of Wheel Of Fortune is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MRCS 2509, MRCX 122509) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 12169 00 1A1 MRCS 2509 A and 08 12169 00 1B1 MRCS 2509 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wheel Of Fortune 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.
