Netherlands
September 16, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Tsunami TSU 6021
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Tenshi
by Gouryella · 2000
11 pressings7 countriesTranceProgressive TranceElectronic
Tenshi was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Tenshi
5 pressings came out in 2000, 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.
Netherlands
2000- Label and catalog number
- Tsunami TSU 6021
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, White Label, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
08 43715 20 1A 1 TSU 6021Runout stamped, side A
UK
December 11, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Code Blue BLU 017 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B041662-01 A1Side A runout, stamped
B041662-01 B1Side B runout, stamped
UK
2000- Label and catalog number
- Code Blue Sam00425
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAM00425 A1 DAMONTSide A runout
SAM00425 B1 DAMONTSide B runout
SAM00425 C1 DAMONTSide C runout
SAM00425 D1 DAMONTSide D runout
Italy
2000- Label and catalog number
- BXR BXR 1113
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
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.
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Italy | BXR BXR 1113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 2000 | Netherlands | Tsunami TSU 6021First year12", Single Sided, White Label, 45 RPM | 12", Single Sided, White Label, 45 RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Code Blue Sam00425First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 2000 | Netherlands | Tsunami TSU 6021First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Code Blue BLU 017 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 2001 | France | Absolute Sound AS 192803-1 / Absolute Sound AS 192 803-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 2001 | France | Absolute Sound AS 192805-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Kontor Records12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 2001 | Spain | Bit Progressive Music 71-71512" | 12" |
| 2001 | US | Radikal Records RAD 99082-112" | 12" |
| 2001 | Germany | Kontor Records Kontor15612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ATenshi (Original Mix)8:29
- BTenshi (Transa Remix)6:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tenshi are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tenshi are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 2000 and 2001.
When was Tenshi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in Netherlands, UK, Italy. One of them is Tsunami TSU 6021, released September 16, 2000.
How do I tell if my copy of Tenshi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TSU 6021, BLU 017 T, Sam00425, BXR 1113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tenshi 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.