France
1996- Label and catalog number
- Versatile Records VER 002
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
DFI 96 - 9 VER 0 0 2 A I NEIL MASTERPIECESide A, stamped/etched
DFI 96 - 9 VER 0 0 2 B ISide B, stamped
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Vinyl pressings
Venus
by Cheek · 1996
10 pressings1 countryHouseDeep HouseFrench HouseElectronic
Venus was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Venus
2 pressings came out in 1996, 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.
France
1996- Label and catalog number
- Versatile Records VER 002
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DFI 96 - 9 VER 0 0 2 A I NEIL MASTERPIECESide A, stamped/etched
DFI 96 - 9 VER 0 0 2 B ISide B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | France | Versatile Records VER 002First year12" | 12" |
| 1996 | France | Versatile Records VER 002First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1997 | France | Barclay 567 645-1 / Versatile Records VER01312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | France | Versatile Records VER013 / Versatile Records VER1312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | France | Versatile Records VER 13 / Barclay VER 1312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | France | Versatile Records VER01412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | France | Versatile Records VER01412", White Label | 12", White Label |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | France | Versatile Records VER 00212", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 2006 | France | Versatile Records VER00212", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 2009 | France | Versatile Records VERCLASSIC00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AVenus (Original Mix)
- B1Venus "Sunshine People"
- B2Venus (Remix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Venus are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Venus are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1996 and 2009.
When was Venus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in France. One of them is Versatile Records VER 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Venus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VER 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DFI 96 - 9 VER 0 0 2 A I NEIL MASTERPIECE and DFI 96 - 9 VER 0 0 2 B I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Venus 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.