US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Harbor Light Records HL 1006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
HL-1006-A DCHARLESA-side runout
HL-1006-B DCHARLESB-side runout
Gino LatinoWelcome
Vinyl pressings
Welcome
by Gino Latino · 1989
10 pressings3 countriesHouseFreestyleElectronic
Welcome was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Welcome
2 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Harbor Light Records HL1006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
HL-1006-A DCHARLESEtched A side
HL-1006-B DCHARLESEtched B side
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.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Harbor Light Records HL 1006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Harbor Light Records HL1006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | FFRR 886 865-1 / FFRR FX 12612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | FFRR 886 864-7 / FFRR F1267", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | FFRR FX 12612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | FFRR FXR 126 / FFRR 886 933.112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | FFRR F 1267", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 12612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Harbor Light Records HL101012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Harbor Light Records HL-101012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Welcome (Long Version)8:14
- A2Welcome (Radio Version)3:03
- B1Yo (Long Version)5:15
- B2Yo (Radio Version)3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Welcome are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Welcome are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Welcome first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US. One of them is Harbor Light Records HL 1006.
How do I tell if my copy of Welcome is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL 1006, HL1006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HL-1006-A DCHARLES and HL-1006-B DCHARLES. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Welcome 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.