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Difference

by Djum Djum · 1990

11 pressings5 countriesTribal HouseElectronic

Difference was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Difference

10 pressings came out in 1990, 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.

UK

1990
Label and catalog number
Outer Rhythm FOOT 8
Format
12", 45 RPM · Picture Sleeve
Runout / matrix

FOOT 8 A1 POUNDA CUTMASTER PEACHY M̶P̶O̶Etched in runout, Side A

FOOT 8 B1 M̶P̶O̶Etched in runout, Side B

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UK

1990
Label and catalog number
Outer Rhythm FOOT 8R
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Runout / matrix

MPO FOOT 8R A1 COPYMASTERS MILES.Runout side A

MPO FOOT 8R B1Runout side B

Full details of this pressing

UK

1990
Label and catalog number
Outer Rhythm FOOT 8
Format
12", 45 RPM · Stickered Label Sleeve
Runout / matrix

FOOT 8 A1 MPO POUNDA CUTMASTER PEACHY.Etched A side runout

FOOT 8 B1 MPOEtched B side runout

Full details of this pressing

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.

1990s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990BelgiumIndisc FOOT 1078 / Indisc WAP 1078First year12"12"
1990GermanyOuter Rhythm 150.1115.0 / Rough Trade 150.1115.0 15First year12"12"
1990GermanyRough Trade RTD 150.1115.0First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo12", White Label, Promo · Promo
1990ItalyNew Music International NMX 440First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Stereo
1990ItalyNew Music International NMX 440 RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1990UKOuter Rhythm FOOT 8First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990UKOuter Rhythm FOOT 8RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1990UKOuter Rhythm FOOT 8PFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1990UKOuter Rhythm FOOT 8First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990UKOuter Rhythm FOOT 8First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1991SpainKonga Music CX - 12212", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM

Tracklist

  1. ADifference (Steng Mix)
  2. BDifference (Cake Mix)

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Difference are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Difference are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.

When was Difference first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Belgium, Germany, Italy. One of them is Outer Rhythm FOOT 8.

How do I tell if my copy of Difference is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FOOT 8, FOOT 8R, FOOT 8P, FOOT 1078) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FOOT 8 A1 POUNDA CUTMASTER PEACHY M̶P̶O̶ and FOOT 8 B1 M̶P̶O̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Difference 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.

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