UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSLH 1633
- Format
- 7", Jukebox
Vinyl pressings
Around The World
by Daft Punk · 1997
25 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Around The World 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 Around The World
14 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 6 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7243 8 38608 1 4Virgin Y-38608
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
Y-38608-A "DAFT PUNK" MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A
Y-38608-A "DAFT PUNK" MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B
Y-38608-A "DAFT PUNK" (SCRATCHED OUT - Y-72438-A T.B.A. G1) RM MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A Variant 2
Y-38608-B "DAFT PUNK" (SCRATCHED OUT - Y-72438-B T.B.A. G1) RM MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B Variant 2
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Virgin S7-724381973073EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets S7-724381973073
- Format
- 7", Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
S7-724381973073-ASide A label
S7-724381973073-BSide B label
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SPRO 12298
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPRO-12298-A G1 RM MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A, etched/stamped
SPRO-12298-B G1 RM MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B, etched/stamped
Europe
April 14, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1633Virgin 7243 8 94117 6 8
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
724389411768 A1 THE EXCHANGE-NILZRunout side A, stamped
THE EXCHANGE - NILZRunout both sides, etched
724389411768 B1Runout side B, stamped
UK & France
April 14, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7243 8 94117 68Virgin VST 1633
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · MPO Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MPO 724389411768 A1 THE EXCHANGE - NILZ.Runout side A, etched
MPO 724389411768 B1 THE EXCHANGE - NILZ.Runout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | France | Virgin 7243 8 94118 6 7First year12", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited |
| 1997 | France | Virgin VISA 008170First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | France | Virgin VISA 008162First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | France | Virgin VISA 008187First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | France | Virgin 7243 8 94118 6 7First year12", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited |
| 1997 | France | Virgin 7243 8 94118 6 7First year12", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited |
| 1997 | France | Virgin VSLH-16337", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1997 | Italy | Virgin VST 1633 / Virgin 724389411768First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Virgin VSLH 1633First year7", Jukebox | 7", Jukebox |
| 1997 | UK & France | Virgin VST 1633 / Virgin 724389411768First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1997 | US | Virgin 7243 8 38608 1 4 / Virgin Y-38608First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | US | Virgin SPRO 12298First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Virgin S7-724381973073 / EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets S7-724381973073First year7", Jukebox | 7", Jukebox |
| 1997 | US | Virgin SPRO-1229912", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 1997 | Europe | Virgin VST 1633 / Virgin 7243 8 94117 6 8First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK | Not On Label (Daft Punk) WORLD10112", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| 2008 | Unknown | Not On Label (Daft Punk) AROUND200812", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2009 | Unknown | Not On Label (Daft Punk) DP00112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2009 | Unknown | Not On Label (Daft Punk) AROUND200912", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Daft Punk)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Virgin SPRO 1229812", Test Pressing, 33 ⅓ RPM · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, 33 ⅓ RPM · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AAround The World (Motorbass Miami Mix)14:20
- BAround The World (I:Cube Remix)6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Around The World are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Around The World are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1997 and 2009.
When was Around The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, US, Europe, UK & France and more. One of them is Virgin VSLH 1633.
How do I tell if my copy of Around The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VSLH 1633, 7243 8 38608 1 4, S7-724381973073, SPRO 12298) 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 Around The World 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.
