Belgium
August 31, 1988- Label and catalog number
- DiKi Records DIKI 8804
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DIKI 8804-A1 FOON MASTERINGEtchings side A
DIKI 8804-B1Etchings side B
Dr. PhibesAcid Story
Vinyl pressings
Acid Story
by Dr. Phibes · 1988
10 pressings2 countriesAcidNew BeatElectronic
Acid Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Acid Story
2 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year. 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- DiKi Records DIKI 884501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Belgium | DiKi Records DIKI 884501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Belgium | DiKi Records DIKI 8804First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Tom-Tom Club 10281612", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Tom-Tom Club 102817 / Tom-Tom Club 102817 MU 1027", Single | 7", Single |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Belgium | DiKi Records DIKI 55.12.9712" | 12" |
| 1998 | Belgium | DiKi Records DIKI 55.12. 9712", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | France | Dance Pool DAN 665975 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Belgium | DiKi Records DIKI 211212", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Belgium | DiKi Records DIKI 211212", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Belgium | Diki Records Classics DIKI 231412", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AAcid Story (Psymix)4:38
- BAcid Story (Psymac)4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Acid Story are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Acid Story are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1988 and 2023.
When was Acid Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Belgium. One of them is DiKi Records DIKI 8804, released August 31, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Acid Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DIKI 8804, DIKI 884501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DIKI 8804-A1 FOON MASTERING and DIKI 8804-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Acid Story 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.