UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Universal UMT 85020
- Format
- LP, Picture Disc, Album
- Runout / matrix
UMT 85020 A1 ORRunout side A
VMT 85020 B1 ORRunout side B
AquaAquarium
Vinyl pressings
Aquarium
by Aqua · 1997
12 pressings4 countriesEuropopEurodanceBubblegumElectronic
Aquarium was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Aquarium
1 pressing came out in 1997, 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.
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.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | UK | Universal UMT 85020First yearLP, Picture Disc, Album · Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Album · Picture disc |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Universal 0602557340846 / Universal UNI 573 408 4LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Maschina Records MASHLP-094LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2021 | Russia | Maschina Records MASHLP-094LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Russia | Maschina Records MASHLP-094CLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Russia | Maschina Records MASHLP-094BLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Russia | Maschina Records MASHLP-094LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2021 | Russia | Maschina Records MASHLP-094YLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Universal UMT 85021LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Universal Music Group 00602445848386 / Universal Music Group 4584838LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Universal Music Group 602448029331 / Universal Music Group 4802933LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | USA & Europe | Universal Music Group 00602445848348 / Universal Music Group 4584834LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Boys & Girls3:37
- A2My Oh My3:25
- A3Barbie Girl3:16
- A4Good Morning Sunshine4:03
- A5Doctor Jones3:22
- A6Heat Of The Night3:33
- B1Be A Man4:22
- B2Lollipop (Candyman)3:35
- B3Roses Are Red3:43
- B4Turn Back Time4:09
- B5Calling You3:33
- B6Didn't I (Bonus Track)3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aquarium are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Aquarium are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 2022.
When was Aquarium first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK. One of them is Universal UMT 85020.
How do I tell if my copy of Aquarium is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UMT 85020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UMT 85020 A1 OR and VMT 85020 B1 OR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aquarium 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.