US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Charisma 7-98806
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST CH-60168-1 STERLINGEtched & Stamped Side A
ST CH-60169-1 STERLINGEtched & Stamped Side B
Vinyl pressings
Mea Culpa Part II
by Enigma · 1990
24 pressings12 countriesDowntempoAmbientElectronicPop
Mea Culpa Part II 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 Mea Culpa Part II
3 pressings came out in 1990, 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Charisma 0-96352
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-60167-60168-1A 1-1Side A runout, variant 1
ST-DM-60169-60170-1B 1-1Side B runout, variant 1
ST-DM-60167-60168-1A 1-1 STERLING [SRC logo]Side A runout, variant 2
ST-DM-60169-60170-1B 1-1 STERLING [SRC logo]Side B runout, variant 2
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Charisma DMD 1647
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Charisma DMD 1647First year12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Charisma 7-98806First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Charisma 0-96352First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Australia | Virgin DINS 1047", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Australia | Virgin DINS 1047", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Australia | Virgin DINST 10412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Brazil | Virgin 9951 25412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 114 040 / Virgin DINS 1047", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 614 040 / Virgin DINST 10412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 114 040 / Virgin DINS 1047", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Virgin 90668 / Virgin 90 6687", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Virgin SA 13037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | Germany | Virgin 614 040 / Virgin DINST 10412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Virgin 614 04012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Greece | Virgin VG-2171Z12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMea Culpa (Orthodox Version)3:58
- BMea Culpa (Catholic Version)3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mea Culpa Part II are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Mea Culpa Part II are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Mea Culpa Part II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US. One of them is Charisma 7-98806.
How do I tell if my copy of Mea Culpa Part II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-98806, 0-96352, DMD 1647) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST CH-60168-1 STERLING and ST CH-60169-1 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mea Culpa Part II 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.
