Germany
December 10, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Plastic City 10PPLAC02
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
10PPLAC 02 - A -1-1- - JTS -A-Side runout
10 PLAC 02 RR A -1-1- - JTS -B-Side runout
AWeXBack On Plastic
Vinyl pressings
Back On Plastic
by AWeX · 1995
14 pressings3 countriesTechnoAcidElectronic
Back On Plastic was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Back On Plastic
4 pressings came out in 1995, 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.
Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Plastic City 10 PLAC 02
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 PLAC02-A. -1-1-1 - JTS -A
10PLAC 02-B - J.T.S - 10 PLAC 02-B-1-1-1B
Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Plastic City 10 PLAC 02
- Format
- 10", White Label
Germany
October 1995- Label and catalog number
- Plastic City 10PLAC02Plastic City 10PLAC 02
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Green
- Runout / matrix
10PLAC02-A -1-1-1 -JTS-Runout side A
10PLAC02-B, 10PLAC 02 B-1-1-1 -JTS-Runout side B
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.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Germany | Plastic City 10 PLAC 02First year10", 45 RPM, Stereo | 10", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | Germany | Plastic City 10PLAC02-B-TEST12", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1995 | Germany | Plastic City 10 PLAC 02First year10", White Label | 10", White Label |
| 1995 | Germany | Plastic City 10PLAC02 / Plastic City 10PLAC 02First year10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | Germany | Plastic City 10PPLAC02First year10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1996 | Germany | Plastic City 10PLAC02R10", White Label | 10", White Label |
| 1996 | Germany | Plastic City 10PLAC02RTEST12", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1996 | Germany | Plastic City 10PLAC02R212", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | Spain | Made In DJ MDJ 2212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | MCA Records MCT8404312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Germany | Plastic City 10PLAC02R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Germany | Plastic City 10PLAC02RR10", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Colourbox BOX 004-612" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Plastic City 10PLAC02TEST12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ABack On Plastic6:07
- BMadness5:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back On Plastic are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Back On Plastic are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 1997.
When was Back On Plastic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Germany. One of them is Plastic City 10PPLAC02, released December 10, 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of Back On Plastic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 10PPLAC02, 10 PLAC 02, 10PLAC02) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10PPLAC 02 - A -1-1- - JTS - and 10 PLAC 02 RR A -1-1- - JTS -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back On Plastic 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.