Scandinavia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Ton Son Ton SON L 18Ton Son Ton SONL 18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Vinyl pressings
Obsession
by Army Of Lovers · 1991
16 pressings8 countriesDowntempoEuro HouseElectronic
Obsession 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 Obsession
12 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
November 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- China Records WOKT 2009Ton Son Ton WOKT 2009
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WOKT 2009 A1 PR-P TRANSFERMATIONSide A runout
WOKT 2009 B1 PR-PSide B runout
WOKT 2009ASide A label
WOKT 2009BSide B label
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- China Records WOK 2009Ton Son Ton WOK 2009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WOK 2009 A1Side A runout
WOK 2009 B1Side B runout
WOK 2009ASide A label
WOK 2009BSide B label
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- China Records WOKT 2009
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
WOKT 2009 A1Side A runout
WOKT 2009 B1Side B runout
Sweden
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Ton Son Ton SON 18
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
SON-18-A DCM 910617 B.E C.RRunout groove, A-side
SON-18-B DCM 910617 B.E C.RRunout groove, B-side
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records X14357
- Format
- 12", 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 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Liberation Records X14357First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Ultrapop ULT 9505-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Ultrapop ULT 9505-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Netherlands | Dureco 1103287 / Ton Son Ton 1103287First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Netherlands | Ton Son Ton 1103286First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | Ton Son Ton SON L 18 / Ton Son Ton SONL 18First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Sanni Records SON L 18First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Sanni Records SON L 18 / Sanni Records SON18First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | Sweden | Ton Son Ton SON-187", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | UK | China Records WOK 2009 / Ton Son Ton WOK 2009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | China Records WOKT 2009First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | Sweden | Ton Son Ton SON 18First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | UK | China Records WOKT 2009 / Ton Son Ton WOKT 2009First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | US | Giant Records12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | US | Giant Records 0-40545 / Ton Son Ton 0-4054512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Obsession (Schizoperetta Mix)6:40
- A2Obsession (Radio Edit)3:40
- B1Obsession (Armageddon Mix)4:09
- B2Obsession (Hermaphrodisiac Mix)4:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Obsession are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Obsession are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Obsession first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Scandinavia, UK, Sweden, Australia and more. One of them is Ton Son Ton SON L 18.
How do I tell if my copy of Obsession is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SON L 18, WOKT 2009, WOK 2009, SON 18) 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 Obsession 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.
