Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- D-Boy Records DB 001-P
- Format
- 12", Picture Disc
Digital BoyThe Mountain Of King
Vinyl pressings
The Mountain Of King
by Digital Boy · 1994
11 pressings7 countriesGabberEuro HouseElectronic
The Mountain Of King was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 The Mountain Of King
7 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- D-Boy Records DB 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DB MIX 001 . ARunout area side A
DB MIX 001 . B 21 4 94Runout area side B
Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- D-Boy Records DBr 001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DBR . 001 . A 2.12.94Runout area side A
DBR . 001 . BRunout area side B
Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- D-Boy Records DB 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DB MIX 001 . ARunout area side A
DB MIX 001 B BIS HALF SPEEDRunout area side B
France
1994- Label and catalog number
- Panic Records 851 231-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1994- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 7483-12
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | France | Panic Records 851 231-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7483-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Italy | D-Boy Records DB 001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Italy | D-Boy Records DBr 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-275First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1994 | Italy | D-Boy Records DB 001-PFirst year12", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1994 | Italy | D-Boy Records DB 001First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1995 | France | Panic Records 251712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Mexico | Peerless Edición Especial LPS-28412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Hangar 13 Records H13LET00312" | 12" |
| ? | US | Dig It Street DIG02312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- Step AThe Mountain Of King (Original Mix)5:21
- Step B * 1S.A.L.T.A. (180 Hard Slam)3:25
- Step B * 2The Mountain Of King (Radio Edit)4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Mountain Of King are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Mountain Of King are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1994 and 1995.
When was The Mountain Of King first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in Italy, France, Germany, Spain. One of them is D-Boy Records DB 001-P.
How do I tell if my copy of The Mountain Of King is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 001-P, DB 001, DBr 001, 851 231-1) 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 The Mountain Of King 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.