Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- Dance Pool 659152 7Dance Pool DAN 659152 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12-659152-00-1A1A side runout
12-659152-00-1B1B side runout
Culture BeatMr. Vain
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Vain
by Culture Beat · 1993
12 pressings8 countriesEurodanceEuro HouseElectronic
Mr. Vain was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Mr. Vain
11 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic 46 77214550 Music 46 77214
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 77214A-1AA-Side Runout Etching
XSS 77214B-1AB-Side Runout Etching
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 1930
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- 550 Music BS 5457 / 5458
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-Side Etching: XSS5457A-1A
B-Side Etching: XSS5457B-1A
C-Side Etching: XSS5458A-1A
D-Side Etching: XSS5458B-1B
Germany
April 16, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Dance Pool 659152 6Dance Pool DAN 659152 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 - 659 152 - 20 A SST GOING FOR NEW HORIZONZ !Runout A, etched
12 - 659 152 - 20 B SSTRunout B, etched
Ecuador
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic 57591
- Format
- 12", Single
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ecuador | Epic 57591First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1993 | Europe | Dance Pool 659152 7 / Dance Pool DAN 659152 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Germany | Dance Pool 659152 8First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1993 | Philippines | Epic QELEP-18308 / Epic 46K 77214First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Spain | CBS/Sony ARIC 258First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1993 | Spain | CBS/Sony DAN 659152 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Epic XPR 1930First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | Epic 659468 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | US | Epic 46 77214 / 550 Music 46 77214First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | 550 Music BS 5457 / 5458First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Germany | Dance Pool 659152 6 / Dance Pool DAN 659152 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | Not On Label12", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- AMr. Vain (Special Radio Edit)4:17
- BMr. Vain (Vain Mix)6:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Vain are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mr. Vain are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1993 and 2003.
When was Mr. Vain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Europe, US, UK, Germany and more. One of them is Dance Pool 659152 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Vain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 659152 7, 46 77214, XPR 1930, BS 5457 / 5458) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12-659152-00-1A1 and 12-659152-00-1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Vain 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.
