Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Roughmix RTD 176.1686.0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · Black labels
- Runout / matrix
RTD 176.1686.0 A DMM G.PaulerSide A
RTD 176.1686.0 B DMM G.P.Side B
Vinyl pressings
Poison
by General Base · 1993
16 pressings7 countriesTranceHappy HardcoreEurodanceElectronic
Poison was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Poison
7 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Roughmix rtd 176.1676.0Roughmix rtd 176.1676.0 16
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RTD 176.1676 0 A DMM G. Pauler 9/93Runout side A
RTD 176.1676 0 B DMM G. PaulerRunout side B
Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Roughmix RTD 176.1676.0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · Black labels
Italy
1993- Label and catalog number
- Next Records NT 030 93
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NT 030-93-A THIS SIDERunout etched, side A
NT 030-93-B OTHER SIDERunout etched, side B
Italy
1993- Label and catalog number
- Next Records NTR 030 93
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition
Spain
1993- Label and catalog number
- Bol Records BOL 21.20
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Germany | Roughmix RTD 176.1686.0First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1993 | Germany | Roughmix rtd 176.1676.0 / Roughmix rtd 176.1676.0 16First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | Roughmix RTD 176.1676.0First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1993 | Italy | Next Records NT 030 93First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | Next Records NTR 030 93First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1993 | Spain | Bol Records BOL 21.20First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Spain | Bol Records BOL 28.20First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Australia | Shock SAMP53412", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | France | Panic Records 855 329-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Reverb Records RVB T 02012" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Reverb Records RVB 20 TR12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Reverb Records RVB 20T12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Reverb Records RVB 20 TR12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Radikal Records HAL 1251912" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | Radikal Records HAL 1251912", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Poison (Paradise Remix)6:02
- A2Poison (Chemical Rush Remix)6:46
- BPoison (Rhythm Remix)5:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Poison are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Poison are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1993 and 1994.
When was Poison first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Germany, Italy, Spain. One of them is Roughmix RTD 176.1686.0.
How do I tell if my copy of Poison is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RTD 176.1686.0, rtd 176.1676.0, RTD 176.1676.0, NT 030 93) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RTD 176.1686.0 A DMM G.Pauler and RTD 176.1686.0 B DMM G.P.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Poison 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.