Netherlands
July 19, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Cyber Records CR 033
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CYBER 08 41096 20 1A1 COMMUNICATIONRunout machine stamped, side A
CYBER 033 08 41096 20 1B1Runout machine stamped, side B
Armin van BuurenCommunication
Vinyl pressings
Communication
by Armin van Buuren · 1999
14 pressings6 countriesTranceElectronic
Communication 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 Communication
5 pressings came out in 1999, 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.
Netherlands
July 19, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Cyber Records CR 033
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CYBER 08 41096 20 1A1 COMMUNICATIONRunout machine stamped, side A
CYBER 033 08 41096 20 1B1Runout machine stamped, side B
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- AM:PM 12 AMPMDJ 129
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
12 AMPM DJ 29 A RECORD 1 FSVDisc 1, side A, etched
12 AMPM DJ 29 AA RECORD 1 FSVDisc 1, side AA, etched
12 AMPM DJ 29 A RECORD 2 FSVDisc 2, side A, etched
12 AMPM DJ 29 AA RECORD 2 FSVDisc 2, side AA, etched
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- AM:PM 12 AMPMDJ 129
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 AMPM DJ 29 A RECORD 1 FSVDisc 1, side A, etched
12 AMPM DJ 29 AA RECORD 1 FSVDisc 1, side AA, etched
12 AMPM DJ 29 A RECORD 2 FSVDisc 2, side A, etched
12 AMPM DJ 29 AA RECORD 2 FSVDisc 2, side AA, etched
Spain
1999- Label and catalog number
- Insolent Tracks INSMX 100 (M)
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Spain | Insolent Tracks INSMX 100 (M)First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1999 | UK | AM:PM 12 AMPMDJ 129First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | AM:PM 12 AMPMDJ 129First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1999 | Netherlands | Cyber Records CR 033First year12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | Netherlands | Cyber Records CR 033First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | Dance Division 668870 612" | 12" |
| 2000 | Italy | BXR BXR 109612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Netherlands | Cyber Records CR03612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2000 | Netherlands | Cyber Records CR03612", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2000 | UK | AM:PM 12 AMPM 129 / AM:PM 562 608-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2007 | Netherlands | Armind armd103712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2007 | Netherlands | Armind armd103712" | 12" |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOV12084 / Armada Music B.V. MOV1208412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOV12084 / Armada Music B.V. MOV1208412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- That Side
- ACommunication (Original Mix)9:35
- This Side
- BCommunication (Vincent De Moor Mix)7:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Communication are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Communication are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1999 and 2024.
When was Communication first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Netherlands, UK, Spain. One of them is Cyber Records CR 033, released July 19, 1999.
How do I tell if my copy of Communication is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 033, 12 AMPMDJ 129, INSMX 100 (M)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CYBER 08 41096 20 1A1 COMMUNICATION and CYBER 033 08 41096 20 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Communication 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.
