US
1992- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS-043
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KMS-043 A NSCSide A
KMS-043 B NSCSide B
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Vinyl pressings
Flash
by Fix · 1992
14 pressings3 countriesTechnoElectronic
Flash was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Flash
2 pressings came out in 1992, 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS 043
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | KMS KMS-043First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | US | KMS KMS 043First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | US | KMS KMS 04312", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1998 | Netherlands | Slamdunk SD00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | Netherlands | Slamdunk SD 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | International Deejay Gigolo Records Gigolo 7212", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2002 | Germany | International Deejay Gigolo Records Gigolo 7212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2003 | US | Electrofunk Records EF 50412" | 12" |
| 2003 | US | Electrofunk Records EF 50412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Netherlands | Rush Hour Store Jams RH-STORE JAMS 00212" | 12" |
| 2014 | US | Rush Hour Store Jams OV-00112", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | KMS KMS-04312", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFlash
- B1Dope Computer
- B2Dope Computer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flash are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Flash are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1992 and 2024.
When was Flash first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US. One of them is KMS KMS-043.
How do I tell if my copy of Flash is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KMS-043, KMS 043) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KMS-043 A NSC and KMS-043 B NSC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flash 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.