Australia
June 24, 2021- Label and catalog number
- Research Records RREP07
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
(A) RREP07 DG <illegible signature>Side A
(B) RREP07 DG <illegible signature>Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Mirage
by Glass Beams · 2021
12 pressings5 countriesDiscoPsychedelicJazz-FunkFusion
Mirage was first pressed on vinyl in 2021. 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 Mirage
1 pressing came out in 2021, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Australia | Research Records RREP07First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 2022 | Australia | Research Records RREP0712", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Australia | Research Records RREP0712", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2023 | Europe | Research Records RREP0712", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress |
| 2024 | Europe | Research Records RREP0712", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Research Records RREP0712", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | UK | Research Records RREP0712", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Australia | Research Records RREP0712", EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Research Records RREP0712", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress |
| 2025 | Europe | Research Records RREP0712", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress |
| 2025 | US | Research Records RREP0712", EP, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Research Records RREP0712", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Mirage4:50
- A2Taurus4:32
- B1Kong4:48
- B2Rattlesnake4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mirage are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mirage are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2021 and 2026.
When was Mirage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2021, in Australia. One of them is Research Records RREP07, released June 24, 2021.
How do I tell if my copy of Mirage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RREP07) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (A) RREP07 DG <illegible signature> and (B) RREP07 DG <illegible signature>. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mirage 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.