Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 527
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Green & Pink Label
- Runout / matrix
MR 527 ASide A
MR 527 BSide B
Vinyl pressings
Helyom Halib
by Cappella · 1988
34 pressings10 countriesAcid HouseItalo HouseElectronic
Helyom Halib was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Helyom Halib
14 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Sweden
November 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Beat Box BB 7193
- Format
- 7"
Belgium
1988- Label and catalog number
- ARS ARS 3732
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Benelux
1988- Label and catalog number
- ARS ARS 1732
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ARS 1732 - A1Runout side A etched
ARS 1732 - B1Runout side B etched
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- On The Beat OTB 1364-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- On The Beat OTB 1364-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Belgium | ARS ARS 3732First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Benelux | ARS ARS 1732First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | On The Beat OTB 1364-6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | On The Beat OTB 1364-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | On The Beat OTB 1364-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | On The Beat OTB 1364-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | P1 Records 50-8409First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | P1 Records 50-8409First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | P1 Records 50-8409First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Ireland | Media Records MMPS-7004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Media Records MR 527First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Media Records MR 52712", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8193First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8193First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | France | On The Beat 1364-612", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AHelyom Halib (Acid Acid Acid)6:30
- BHelyom Halib (Acid Mix)4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Helyom Halib are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Helyom Halib are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Helyom Halib first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Benelux and more. One of them is Media Records MR 527.
How do I tell if my copy of Helyom Halib is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MR 527, BB 7193, ARS 3732, ARS 1732) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MR 527 A and MR 527 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Helyom Halib 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.
