Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- DFC DFC 029
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DFC 029-A FZ 09-09-90Etched runout A
DFC 029-B FZ 09-09-90Etched runout B
AtahualpaUltimo Imperio
Vinyl pressings
Ultimo Imperio
by Atahualpa · 1990
17 pressings6 countriesTechnoElectronic
Ultimo Imperio was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Ultimo Imperio
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- DFC DFC 025
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DFC 025 ARunout side A
DFC 025 BRunout side B
Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- Buzz BZZXL 106006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BZZXL 106006 -A-A-Side
BZZXL 106006 -AA-B-Side
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 312215
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 312207
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
312207 ALabel side A
312207 BLabel side B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 6379R-12
- 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 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Belgium | Buzz BZZXL 106006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | France | Vogue 312215First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Vogue 312207First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6379R-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6379-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6379-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | DFC DFC 029First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | DFC DFC 025First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | DFC DFC 02512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Spain | Boy Records BOY - 066 / Boy Records BOY 066First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-066-PROFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Italy | DFC DFC 02912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | Venezuela | Dislike Records DR 0212", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1999 | Unknown | PRG (Progressive Motion Records) PRG712612", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1999 | Germany | 2001 TWO 5006-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Italy | DFC DFC550312" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AUltimo Imperio6:55
- AA1Ultimo Imperio (Tendenthia Mix)8:35
- AA2Ultimo Imperio (Reprise)2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ultimo Imperio are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Ultimo Imperio are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1990 and 2014.
When was Ultimo Imperio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Italy, Belgium, France, Germany and more. One of them is DFC DFC 029.
How do I tell if my copy of Ultimo Imperio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFC 029, DFC 025, BZZXL 106006, 312215) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DFC 029-A FZ 09-09-90 and DFC 029-B FZ 09-09-90. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ultimo Imperio 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.