Germany
May 1995- Label and catalog number
- Alphabet City ALPHA 01
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CELVIN ROTANE - A1 DPEtchings Side A
CELVIN ROTANE - B1 DPEtchings Side B
Vinyl pressings
I Believe
by Celvin Rotane · 1995
19 pressings8 countriesHouseAcidElectronic
I Believe 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 I Believe
15 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Alphabet City ALPHA 01 R
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ALPHA 01 R-A1Runout etched, Side A
ALPHA 01 R-B1Runout etched, Side AA
Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Alphabet City CELVIN ROTANE
- Format
- 12", White Label
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Emotive Records EM783-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Emotive Records EM783
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Stickered
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 40003
- Format
- Promo, 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Belgium | Alphabet City ALPHA 01 RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | France | NN'B 74321270481 / BMG 74321270481First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1995 | France | NN'B 74321296621 / BMG 74321296621First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | Germany | Alphabet City ALPHA 01 RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | Alphabet City CELVIN ROTANEFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1995 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Club Tools 0061370CLUFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Club Tools 0061260CLU / Club Tools CLU 6126-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Italy | Volumex VOL 95-01First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | Italy | Volumex VOL 95-01First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | Spain | Max Music NM1139MX-RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1995 | Spain | Max Music NM1139MXFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 40003First yearPromo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Emotive Records EM783-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | Emotive Records EM783First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | Germany | Alphabet City ALPHA 01First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Alphabet City Classix ACLA 0201-612", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 2008 | Germany | Starlet STAR 0827-612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2008 | Germany | Starlet Star 0827-612" | 12" |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Germany | Alphabet City ALPHA01SPECIAL12", Remastered, Repress · Colored vinyl | 12", Remastered, Repress · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1I Believe5:56
- B1Petting Zoo5:12
- B2I Believe (Dub)5:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Believe are there?
19 vinyl pressings of I Believe are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1995 and 2026.
When was I Believe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Germany, US, UK, Belgium and more. One of them is Alphabet City ALPHA 01, released May 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of I Believe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALPHA 01, ALPHA 01 R, CELVIN ROTANE, EM783-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CELVIN ROTANE - A1 DP and CELVIN ROTANE - B1 DP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Believe 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.