UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Collision CIR 121R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CIR 12•12 A-1 JA L23171 DAMONT CA Side
CIR 12•12 B-1 ↦ DAMONT BAA Side
Vinyl pressings
Shelter
by Circuit · 1989
21 pressings3 countriesGarage HouseElectronic
Shelter was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Shelter
6 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Collision 12 CIR 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JA 12 CIR·1 A·1 LYN-22802 M -Runout A
12 CIR-1-B·1 LYN-22803 M -Runout B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Collision 7 CIR 1
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Collision 12 CIR 1
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
12 CIR 1 A 1 JA LYN 22802 1 DRunout Side A, etched
12 CIR-1-B-1 LYN 22803 1 CRunout Side A, etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Collision 12 CIR 1
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
12 CIR 1 - A- LYN 22802Runout Side A
12 CIR 1 - B- LYN 22803Runout Side B
Netherlands
1989- Label and catalog number
- BITE Records 145.538-7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
22C1 K.G.Runout Side A
K.G.Runout Side B
Bite 145.538-7Label Side A
Bite 145.538-7Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Netherlands | BITE Records 145.538-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Collision CIR 121RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Collision 12 CIR 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Collision 7 CIR 1First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Collision 12 CIR 1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Collision 12 CIR 1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Ariola 612 44712", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Ariola 613 43912", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Ariola 613 43912", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Cooltempo COOL 2077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 20712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOLXW 23712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOLXW 20712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 2077" | 7" |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 237 / Cooltempo 32374777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 237 / Cooltempo COOLX23712", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 237 / Cooltempo COOLX23712" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | Pukka Records PUKKA 2APromo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Pukka Records PUKK2A / Pukka Records PUKK2B12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Pukka Records PUKKA 2BPromo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Pukka Records 12 PUKA 2 / Pukka Records 12 Puka 212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AShelter6:24
- B1Shelter (Version)6:37
- B2Shelter (Wicky Wacky Mix)5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shelter are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Shelter are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 1995.
When was Shelter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Netherlands. One of them is Collision CIR 121R.
How do I tell if my copy of Shelter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CIR 121R, 12 CIR 1, 7 CIR 1, 145.538-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CIR 12•12 A-1 JA L23171 DAMONT C and CIR 12•12 B-1 ↦ DAMONT B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shelter 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.