UK
September 13, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 Bong 23Mute 12 bong 23
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 BONG-23- A1 Townhouse max.Runout side A
12 BONG 23 - B 2 PR-m JARunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Condemnation (Paris Mix)
by Depeche Mode · 1993
19 pressings8 countriesBlues RockTechnoSynth-popElectronic
Condemnation (Paris Mix) 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 Condemnation (Paris Mix)
16 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
UK
September 13, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Mute L12 bong 23Mute L12 Bong 23
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
L12 BONG 23 --- A I PR-M DMM Townhouse DMM BRunout, side A, etched, variant 1
L12 BONG 23 --- B I PR-M DMM BRunout, side B, etched, variant 1
L12 BONG 23 --- A I PR-m TOWNHOUSE ERunout, side A, etched, variant 2
L12 BONG 23 --- B I PR-m TOWNHOUSE FRunout, side B, etched, variant 2
US
September 14, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Sire 0-41058Reprise Records 9 41058-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
0 41058 A SR 1 1-1Side 1
0 41058 B SR 1 1-1Side 2
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 BONG 23
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
12 BONG - 23 - A 1 TOWNHOUSE mAx.A
12 BONG - 23 - B 1 TOWNHOUSE MAx.B
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Mute L12 BONG 23
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
L12 BONG 23 --- A I PR-M DMM Townhouse dmmA side runout
L12 BONG 23 --- B I PR-M DMMB side runout
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Mute Bong 23
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MPO BONG 23 A2 TownhouseRunout side A
MPO BONG 23 B1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Belgium | Mute 2100294First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1993 | France | Disques Vogue 74321163161 / Mute 74321163161First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | France | Disques Vogue 74321163171First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1993 | Spain | Mute L12 BONG 23First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1993 | Spain | Mute 12 BONG 23First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Spain | Mute BONG-23 / Sanni Records BONG-23First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Mute Bong 23First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Mute P12 Bong 23First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Mute 12 BONG 23First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1993 | UK | Mute L12 BONG 23First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1993 | France | Disques Vogue 7432116317112", Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 1993 | Germany | Mute INT 126.765 / Mute 12 bong 23First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Germany | Mute INT 111.913 / Mute bong 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Germany | Mute L 12 bong 23 / Mute INT 126.766First year12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1993 | UK | Mute 12 Bong 23 / Mute 12 bong 23First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5033Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Condemnation (Paris Mix)3:21
- A2Death's Door (Jazz Mix)6:39
- B1Rush (Spiritual Guidance Mix)5:30
- B2Rush (Amylnitrate Mix (Instrumental))7:40
- B3Rush (Wild Planet Mix (Vocal))6:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Condemnation (Paris Mix) are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Condemnation (Paris Mix) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1993 and 1994.
When was Condemnation (Paris Mix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, Germany, Belgium and more. One of them is Mute 12 Bong 23, released September 13, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Condemnation (Paris Mix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 Bong 23, L12 bong 23, 0-41058, 12 BONG 23) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 BONG-23- A1 Townhouse max. and 12 BONG 23 - B 2 PR-m JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Condemnation (Paris Mix) 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.
