Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Noom Records NOOM 030-6
- Format
- 12"
Commander TomEye Bee M
Vinyl pressings
Eye Bee M
by Commander Tom · 1997
12 pressings2 countriesTechnoElectronic
Eye Bee M was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Eye Bee M
3 pressings came out in 1997, 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.
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Noom Records NOOM030R-6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NOOM 030-R-6-A Hi 33 U/MINSide A
NOOM 030-R-6-B Hi 33 U/MINSide B
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Noom Records NOOM030-6
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
NOOM-030-6-ARunout Side A stamped
NOOM-030-6- BRunout Side B stamped
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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany | Noom Records NOOM 030-6First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Germany | Noom Records NOOM030R-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | Noom Records NOOM 030-612", Test Pressing, 45 RPM, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, 45 RPM, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1997 | Germany | Noom Records NOOM030-6First year12" | 12" |
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX069R12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX 06912" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX069R12", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX 06912", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX 06912", White Label, Single Sided | 12", White Label, Single Sided |
| 2000 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX063R12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Noom Records NOOM060-612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Noom Records NOOM060-612", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AEye Bee M7:32
- BTrip To Mars6:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eye Bee M are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Eye Bee M are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1997 and 2001.
When was Eye Bee M first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Germany. One of them is Noom Records NOOM 030-6.
How do I tell if my copy of Eye Bee M is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NOOM 030-6, NOOM030R-6, NOOM030-6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eye Bee M 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.
