Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 2013
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DE 2013 A 08 26381 20 1A1 SSTRunout side A
DE 2013 B 2 08 26381 20 2B1 SSTRunout side B
Ace The Space9 Is A Classic
Vinyl pressings
9 Is A Classic
by Ace The Space · 1992
22 pressings5 countriesHardcoreTechnoDowntempoBreakbeat
9 Is A Classic 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 9 Is A Classic
8 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 2009
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DE 2009-A2
DE 2009-B
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 2013
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 2009
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
DE 2009-A2Runout side A, stamped
DE 2009-BRunout side B, stamped
SSTRunout both sides, etched
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 2009
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DE 2009 - A2 SST
DE 2009 - B SST
Belgium
1992- Label and catalog number
- ETC ETC 129
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ETC 129 ASide A
ETC 129 BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Belgium | ETC ETC 129First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Belgium | ETC ETC 144First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 2013First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 2009First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 2013First year12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Germany | Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 2009First year12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Germany | Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 2009First year12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Italy | Downtown DTR 1027First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | Dance Pool DAN 658975 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 203012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 203012", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1997 | Belgium | Xtra Nova XN 472012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | Slotmachine SLOT MACHINE 0112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | Slotmachine12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1997 | Italy | Red Alert RED 09412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX07412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX07412", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX 09812" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX 098R12" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX 098R12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX 09812", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- 9mm-Side
- A9 Is A Classic3:52
- Now-Side
- B1HomeRave3:01
- B2Your Special Attraction4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 9 Is A Classic are there?
22 vinyl pressings of 9 Is A Classic are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 2003.
When was 9 Is A Classic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Germany, Belgium, Italy. One of them is Dance Ecstasy 2001 DE 2013.
How do I tell if my copy of 9 Is A Classic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DE 2013, DE 2009, ETC 129, ETC 144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DE 2013 A 08 26381 20 1A1 SST and DE 2013 B 2 08 26381 20 2B1 SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 9 Is A Classic 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.