Vinyl pressings
by Doug Lazy · 1990
H.O.U.S.E. 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.
8 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 3 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.
STDM-59447-2 1-2 DMS Herbie Jr :^) SRCA-side runout
STDM-59444-59448-1 1-1 DMS Herbie Jr :^) SRCB-side runout
ST-DM-59447-SPA-side label
ST-DM-59444/59448-SPB-side label
A 7778 (T) A-1 MTSide A runout
A 7778 (T) B-1 MT DSide B runout
A 7778 (T) A*Side A label
A 7778 (T) B*Side B label
A 7778-A-1 MT LYN 27939 BRunout A-side etched
A 7778-B-1 MT LYN 27940 E IRunout B-side etched
A 7778 A*Label side-A
A 7778 B*Label side-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Atlantic 756786119-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic A 7778 T / Atlantic 7567-86097-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | EastWest SAM 733First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic A 7778First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Atlantic 0-86119First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Atlantic DMD 1564First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Atlantic DMD 1595PFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Atlantic DMD 1564First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6519-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Atlantic 7567-87720-77" | 7" |
| 1991 | UK | Atlantic A 7720 (T) / Atlantic A7720T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Atlantic a 7720 sam / EastWest a 7720 sam12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Atlantic A 77207" | 7" |
13 vinyl pressings of H.O.U.S.E. are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Australia. One of them is Atlantic 0-86119.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86119, DMD 1564, DMD 1595P, A 7778 T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STDM-59447-2 1-2 DMS Herbie Jr :^) SRC and STDM-59444-59448-1 1-1 DMS Herbie Jr :^) SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
