UK
November 4, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Modena Records MOD003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MOD 003 A-1 JASide A
MOD 003 B-1Side AA
ChicaneOffshore
Vinyl pressings
Offshore
by Chicane · 1996
12 pressings6 countriesBreakbeatTranceElectronic
Offshore 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 Offshore
4 pressings came out in 1996, the album's first year, in 2 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
December 1996- Label and catalog number
- Xtravaganza Recordings 0091000 EXTExtravaganza 0091000 EXT
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
0091000EXT A2 MKStamped run-out etchings side A
0091000EXT B1 MKStamped run-out etchings side AA
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Cyanide CYAN002
- Format
- 12", EP
Italy
1996- Label and catalog number
- Xtravaganza Recordings 0091080EXT
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Italy | Xtravaganza Recordings 0091080EXTFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Cyanide CYAN002First year12", EP | 12", EP |
| 1996 | UK | Modena Records MOD003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1996 | UK | Xtravaganza Recordings 0091000 EXT / Extravaganza 0091000 EXTFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Canada | Attic ATTP 970312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | France | Airplay Records 277112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Edel UK Records Ltd.12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Edel America Records 0036800 EDL12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Netherlands | TF Productions TF 650 00 0112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1997 | France | Airplay Records 573 517-112" | 12" |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Club Tools 011286-0 CLU12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Chicane) OFFSHORE00112", Single Sided, White Label, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Single Sided, White Label, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- AOffshore (Disco Citizens Remix)9:23
- AAOffshore (Original Mix)7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Offshore are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Offshore are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1996 and 2000.
When was Offshore first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, Italy. One of them is Modena Records MOD003, released November 4, 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Offshore is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOD003, 0091000 EXT, CYAN002, 0091080EXT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MOD 003 A-1 JA and MOD 003 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Offshore 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.