Italy
July 12, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Underground UND 522
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Anticappella2√231
Vinyl pressings
2√231
by Anticappella · 1991
13 pressings7 countriesTechnoItalo HouseElectronic
2√231 was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 2√231
12 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Italy
July 12, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Underground UND 522
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
Italy
October 28, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Underground UND 528
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
November 4, 1991- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWLT 205
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWLT-205-A2 * MAXRunout etching, side A
PWLT-205-B2 * MAXRunout etching, side B
PWLT 205-ALabel, side A
PWLT 205-ALabel, side B
UK
November 4, 1991- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWL 205 A DFI 91 10Side A runout
PWL 205 B DFI 91 10Side B runout
PWL 205/ASide A label
PWL 205/BSide B label
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWLT 205R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6587-12First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Netherlands | Jive ZB 45217First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | Spain | Konga Music CX-135 / Konga Music CX - 135First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 205RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 205First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50174First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50174W DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Italy | Underground UND 522First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Italy | Underground UND 522First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | Italy | Underground UND 528First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 205First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Mexico | Musart EMI 66812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A12√231 (Extended Mix)6:52
- A22√231 (House Mix)4:40
- B12√231 (Piano-A-Pella)5:40
- B22√231 (After Hours Mix)5:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 2√231 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of 2√231 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was 2√231 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Italy, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Underground UND 522, released July 12, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of 2√231 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UND 522, UND 528, PWLT 205, PWL 205) 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 2√231 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.