Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- Music Man Records MMI 8905 RMusic Man Records 8905/M
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MMI 89005 A1 FOON MASTERINGRunout A
MMI 89005 B1Runout B
Dow JonesJust A Techno Groove
Vinyl pressings
Just A Techno Groove
by Dow Jones · 1989
10 pressings6 countriesTechnoElectronic
Just A Techno Groove was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Just A Techno Groove
10 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- Music Man Records MMI 8905 SMusic Man Records 8906/S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cygnet Records CYGT1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CYGT 1 A1 MILESEE'S LAST CUT FOR ℧TOPIA ∆ 89 _10A Side
CYGT 1 A1 ℧ MILES ∆ 89 _10B Side
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cygnet Records CYG1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- On The Beat OTB 1374-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- On The Beat OTB 1374-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Belgium | Music Man Records MMI 8905 R / Music Man Records 8905/MFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Belgium | Music Man Records MMI 8905 S / Music Man Records 8906/SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | On The Beat OTB 1374-6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | On The Beat OTB 1374-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS 654998 7 / CBS Dance Pool 654998 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS 654998 6 / CBS Dance Pool 654998 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Max Music MAX 343First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Cygnet Records CYGT1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Cygnet Records CYG1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Venezuela | Discoganga dgm 10.008First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AJust A Techno Groove (Remix)5:32
- B1Just A Techno Groove (Instrumental)5:33
- B2Just A Techno Groove (Original)5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A Techno Groove are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Just A Techno Groove are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Just A Techno Groove first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Belgium, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Music Man Records MMI 8905 R.
How do I tell if my copy of Just A Techno Groove is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MMI 8905 R, MMI 8905 S, CYGT1, CYG1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MMI 89005 A1 FOON MASTERING and MMI 89005 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just A Techno Groove 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.