UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Distinct'ive Records DP99/1
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DP 99/1 B2
Chris CocoAlbatross
Vinyl pressings
Albatross
by Chris Coco · 2001
10 pressings1 countryProgressive HouseDowntempoElectronic
Albatross was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Albatross
1 pressing came out in 2001, 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.
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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DP99/1First year12", Single Sided, Stereo | 12", Single Sided, Stereo |
| 2002 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DISNT 9912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DISNTX9912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DP 99/212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DP99/112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DP 99/212", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2002 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DP 99/212", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2002 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DP 99/112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2002 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DP99/112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- 1Albatross (Alpinestars Ski Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Albatross are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Albatross are listed here, from 1 country, released between 2001 and 2002.
When was Albatross first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK. One of them is Distinct'ive Records DP99/1.
How do I tell if my copy of Albatross is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DP99/1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DP 99/1 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Albatross 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.