US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Nervous Records NE 20308
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NE-20308 A F/W RCESide A, etched
NE-20308 BSide B, etched
Byron StingilyTestify
Vinyl pressings
Testify
by Byron Stingily · 1998
13 pressings6 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Testify 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 Testify
12 pressings came out in 1998, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Nervous Records NE 20317
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Manifesto FESX 42Manifesto 568 941-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO FESX 42 A1 SMC @ TZTSide A
MPO FESX 42 B1Side B
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Manifesto FESXX 42
- Format
- 12"
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Manifesto TESTDJ 1Manifesto TESTDJ 2
- Format
- 12", Promo
France
1998- Label and catalog number
- Feel The Rhythm FTR 4007-6
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 4007-6First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Club Tools 006481-0 CLUFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Club Tools 006482-0 CLUFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Italy | Movimento 74321 59312 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Italy | Movimento 74321595641 / Undiscovered 74321595641First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 156 GFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Manifesto FESX 42 / Manifesto 568 941-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Manifesto TESTDJ 1 / Manifesto TESTDJ 2First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Manifesto FESXX 42First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | US | Nervous Records NE 20308First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | US | Nervous Records NE 20317First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Club Tools 006481-0 CLU / Club Tools 006482-0 CLUFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Manifesto TEST DJ 312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Testify (Kaoz Club Mix)8:50
- A2Testify (Kaoz Dub)8:00
- B1Testify (Black Hornet Monkey Dub)5:18
- B2Testify (Snagged From Da Vinyl)8:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Testify are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Testify are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Testify first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Nervous Records NE 20308.
How do I tell if my copy of Testify is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NE 20308, NE 20317, FESX 42, FESXX 42) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NE-20308 A F/W RCE and NE-20308 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Testify 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.
