US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Yoshitoshi Recordings YR023
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YR023 9712X01-A A+R SPGIIRunout side A, etched
YR023 9712X01-B A+R SPGIIRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
House Music
by Eddie Amador · 1997
28 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic
House Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 House Music
2 pressings came out in 1997, 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.
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Yoshitoshi Recordings YR023
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YR023.9712X01-A A+R SPGIISide A
YR023.9712X01 B A+R SPGIISide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Unknown | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1997 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR023First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR023First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Belgium | Legato Records LGT 5027 R12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Urban URBDJ 200312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Urban12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Urban12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | Italy | Rise RISE 00912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1998 | Italy | Rise RISE 00912", Test Pressing, Promo · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Test Pressing, Promo · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1998 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 151 (M)12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | Spain | Container Records NM7076MX / Yoshitoshi Recordings NM7076MX12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | Spain | Container Records NM7096MX12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | UK | Pukka Records TPUKKA1812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1998 | UK | Pukka Records 12PUKKA18P12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Pukka Records TPUKKA1812" | 12" |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR02312", 45 RPM, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2003 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR02312", 45 RPM, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2003 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR02312", 45 RPM, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2003 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR02312", 45 RPM, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2003 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR02312", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2003 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR100B12", Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YOSHICLASSIC112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label LC00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- This Side
- AHouse Music (Beats 4 Dayz)
- Flip Side
- BHouse Music (Message Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of House Music are there?
28 vinyl pressings of House Music are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1997 and 2016.
When was House Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US. One of them is Yoshitoshi Recordings YR023.
How do I tell if my copy of House Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YR023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YR023 9712X01-A A+R SPGII and YR023 9712X01-B A+R SPGII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is House Music 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.
