Italy
January 1992- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 589
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
MR 589-A 16.1.92 InzadiSide A
MR 589-B 16.1.92 InzadiSide B
Francesco ZappalàNo Way Out
Vinyl pressings
No Way Out
by Francesco Zappalà · 1992
11 pressings5 countriesTechnoEuro HouseElectronic
No Way Out 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 No Way Out
10 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 589
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MR 589- A 16 1 92 InzadiOther Side runout etched
MR 589- B 16 1 92 InzadiThis Side runout etched
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 592
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MR 592 AEtchings side A
MR 592 BEtchings side B
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWLT 230
- Format
- 12"
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 230
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PWL 230 A1 [SNA Logo] #Side A, etched
PWL 230 B1 [SNA Logo] #Side B, etched
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWLT 230
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | France | Panic Records 863 137-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | Media Records MR 589First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | Italy | Media Records MR 592First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Media Records Benelux MB 2005First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Power Dance PDR 42160First yearMaxi-Single, 12" | Maxi-Single, 12" |
| 1992 | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 230First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 230First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 230First yearPromo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 230First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | Media Records MR 589First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 23012", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Other Side
- ANo Way Out (Extended Mix)6:16
- This Side
- B1No Way Out (Nikita Mix)5:49
- B2No Way Out (Egoist Side)4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Way Out are there?
11 vinyl pressings of No Way Out are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was No Way Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Italy, UK, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Media Records MR 589, released January 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of No Way Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MR 589, MR 592, PWLT 230, PWL 230) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MR 589-A 16.1.92 Inzadi and MR 589-B 16.1.92 Inzadi. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Way Out 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.