US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Musicnow Records MNR019
- Format
- 12"
BTGodspeed
Vinyl pressings
Godspeed
by BT · 1998
15 pressings5 countriesTranceProgressive TranceElectronic
Godspeed was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Godspeed
6 pressings came out in 1998, the album's first year, in 4 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 9, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Renaissance REN 002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Renaissance REN002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
REN+002+A ORLAKE ALCHEMYA side runout hand etched
REN 002 B1 ORB side runout hand etched
Belgium
1998- Label and catalog number
- Xtra Nova XN 4750
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records International BR 3004-12
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BR-3004--12-A2Side A runout, etched
BR-3004-12-B2Side B runout, etched
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records International BR 3004-12
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Belgium | Xtra Nova XN 4750First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Baby Records International BR 3004-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Baby Records International BR 3004-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Renaissance REN00212", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1998 | UK | Renaissance REN002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | US | Musicnow Records MNR019First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Renaissance REN 002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Renaissance RENT00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided |
| 1999 | US | Musicnow Records MNR019 / Musicnow Records MNR02012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1999 | UK | Renaissance RENR00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1999 | UK | Renaissance RENR 00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Renaissance REN/200212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| ? | Italy | Baby Records International BR-3004-1212", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | UK | Not On Label BR300412White Label, 12" | White Label, 12" |
| ? | UK | Renaissance REN00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AGodspeed (Original Mix)
- B1Godspeed (Memnon Remix)
- B2Godspeed (Radio Edit)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Godspeed are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Godspeed are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1998 and 1999.
When was Godspeed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in US, UK, Belgium, Germany. One of them is Musicnow Records MNR019.
How do I tell if my copy of Godspeed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MNR019, REN 002, REN002, XN 4750) 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 Godspeed 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.