UK
May 24, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Xtravaganza Recordings XTRAV112
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XTRAV DJ 1 A ORLAKERun-out etchings side A
XTRAV DJ 1 B ORLAKE WALLY C MASTERPIECERun-out etchings side B
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Vinyl pressings
Saltwater
by Chicane · 1999
15 pressings4 countriesTranceElectronic
Saltwater was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Saltwater
6 pressings came out in 1999, the album's first year, in 3 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
1999- Label and catalog number
- Xtravaganza Recordings XTR 667284 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
April 24, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Xtravaganza Recordings XTRAVDJ001
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
XTRAV+DJ+1+A
XTRAV+DJ+1+B
Germany
1999- Label and catalog number
- Dance Pool DAN 667284 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6672846000 1A1Runout stamped, side A
6672846000 1B1Runout stamped, side B
UK & Europe
1999- Label and catalog number
- Xtravaganza Recordings XTR 667284 6Xtravaganza Recordings 6672846000
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6672846000 1A1Side A, stamped
6672846000 1B1Side B, stamped
Germany
1999- Label and catalog number
- Xtravaganza Recordings SAMPMS 7026
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Germany | Dance Pool DAN 667284 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Germany | Xtravaganza Recordings SAMPMS 7026First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Xtravaganza Recordings XTR 667284 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | UK & Europe | Xtravaganza Recordings XTR 667284 6 / Xtravaganza Recordings 6672846000First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Xtravaganza Recordings XTRAVDJ001First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Xtravaganza Recordings XTRAV112First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Xtravaganza Recordings XTRAV 11212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress |
| 2000 | US | Xtravaganza Recordings 44 79518 / C2Records 44 7951812" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | Xtravaganza Recordings XTRAVDJ3512", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Xtravaganza Recordings XTRAV351212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Xtravaganza Recordings XTRAV351212", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2004 | UK | S12 S12DJ15012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2005 | UK | S12 S12 DJ 15012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label Salty112" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Xtravaganza Recordings SALTWATER112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- ASaltwater (Original Mix)9:49
- BSaltwater (Tomski Vs. Disco Citizens Remix)8:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Saltwater are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Saltwater are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1999 and 2005.
When was Saltwater first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in UK, Germany, UK & Europe. One of them is Xtravaganza Recordings XTRAV112, released May 24, 1999.
How do I tell if my copy of Saltwater is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XTRAV112, XTR 667284 6, XTRAVDJ001, DAN 667284 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XTRAV DJ 1 A ORLAKE and XTRAV DJ 1 B ORLAKE WALLY C MASTERPIECE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Saltwater 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.