France
1999- Label and catalog number
- Disques Solid SLD 019 EP1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SLD 019 EP1 /A RV-TR DFI-99- 4Side A
SLD 019 EP1 B RV-TR DFI-99 -4Side B
Alex GopherThe Child
Vinyl pressings
The Child
by Alex Gopher · 1999
12 pressings3 countriesDowntempoDeep HouseDrum n BassElectronic
The Child was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Child
4 pressings came out in 1999, 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.
France
1999- Label and catalog number
- Disques Solid SLD 019 EP2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SLD019EP2 ASide A
SLD019EP2 BSide B
France
1999- Label and catalog number
- Disques Solid SLD 016 EP
- Format
- 12", EP, Limited Edition
France
1999- Label and catalog number
- Disques Solid SLD 019 EP1Disques Solid SLD 019 EP2
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | France | Disques Solid SLD 019 EP1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1999 | France | Disques Solid SLD 019 EP2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | France | Disques Solid SLD 016 EPFirst year12", EP, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", EP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1999 | France | Disques Solid SLD 019 EP1 / Disques Solid SLD 019 EP2First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Europe | V2 VVR501436612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Europe | V2 VVR501436012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | France | Disques Solid SLD 024 EP12" | 12" |
| 2000 | US | V2 VVR5013096P12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | V2 63881-27652-112" | 12" |
| 2000 | US | V2 V2WH-27652-1 / Disques Solid SLD 024 EP US12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | V2 V2WH-27652-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Solid SLD 019 EP112", EP, White Label | 12", EP, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1The Child (Album Version)4:34
- A2The Child (Romanthony Mix)6:44
- BThe Child (Birth Mix)7:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Child are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Child are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1999 and 2000.
When was The Child first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in France. One of them is Disques Solid SLD 019 EP1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Child is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLD 019 EP1, SLD 019 EP2, SLD 016 EP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLD 019 EP1 /A RV-TR DFI-99- 4 and SLD 019 EP1 B RV-TR DFI-99 -4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Child 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.