UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEEKY11CCheeky Records 74321 905121
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CHEEKY 011C - A. Ⓜ MILES. MA.A side runout
CHEEKY 011C - B MA.B side runout
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Vinyl pressings
Tarantula
by Faithless · 2001
10 pressings4 countriesTranceElectronic
Tarantula was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Tarantula
10 pressings came out in 2001, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEEKY 011C
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
Europe
December 17, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records 74321 903591
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
74321 90359-1-A₂ ⓂMILES. MA.Side A
74321 90359-1-B₁ ⓂMILES MA.Side B
UK & Europe
2001- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEEKY11AB
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · Stickered
UK & Europe
2001- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEEKY11B
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · Stickered
Europe
2001- Label and catalog number
- Cheeky Records CHEEKY 011
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
CHEEKY 011 A1 MILES DABOSSSide A
CHEEKY 011 B1 MILES DABOSSSide B
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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Europe | Cheeky Records CHEEKY 011First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | Europe | Cheeky Records CHEEKY 011First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEEKY11C / Cheeky Records 74321 905121First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Cheeky Records CHEEKY 011CFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | UK & Europe | Cheeky Records 74321 906661First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK & Europe | Cheeky Records CHEEKY11ABFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2001 | UK & Europe | Cheeky Records 74321 906581First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK & Europe | Cheeky Records CHEEKY11BFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2001 | UK & Ireland | Cheeky Records CHEEKY11AB / Cheeky Records 74321 906711First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Europe | Cheeky Records 74321 903591First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATarantula (Rollo & Sister Bliss Big Mix)7:16
- BTarantula (Tiesto Remix)9:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tarantula are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tarantula are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Tarantula first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK, Europe, UK & Europe, UK & Ireland. One of them is Cheeky Records CHEEKY11C.
How do I tell if my copy of Tarantula is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHEEKY11C, CHEEKY 011C, 74321 903591, CHEEKY11AB) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHEEKY 011C - A. Ⓜ MILES. MA. and CHEEKY 011C - B MA.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tarantula 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.
