US
1992- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 6677-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
HarajukuPhantom Of The Opera (Techno House Remixes)
Vinyl pressings
Phantom Of The Opera (Techno House Remixes)
by Harajuku · 1992
14 pressings6 countriesHouseTechnoElectronic
Phantom Of The Opera 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 Phantom Of The Opera
9 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 6677-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Dance Street DST 1096-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DST 1096 - 12 - A1Side A
DST 1096 - 12 - B2Side B
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 6677-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1992- Label and catalog number
- Dureco 1103577
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1992- Label and catalog number
- Boy Records BOY-129
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany | Dance Street DST 1096-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6677-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | Dance Street DST 1096-12First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Germany | Dance Street DST 1096-12First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Dureco 1103577First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-129First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-129 PROFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | ZYX Music ZYX 6677-12First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | ZYX Music ZYX 6677-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Dance Street DST 1197-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Dance Street DST 1197-1212", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1994 | Italy | 21st Century Records CNT 21-5912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Italy | Not On Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Phantom Of The Opera (Techno House Mix)6:27
- B1Phantom's Beat5:46
- B2DJ's Delight3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Phantom Of The Opera are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Phantom Of The Opera are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1992 and 1994.
When was Phantom Of The Opera first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, Germany, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is ZYX Music ZYX 6677-12.
How do I tell if my copy of Phantom Of The Opera is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZYX 6677-12, DST 1096-12, 1103577, BOY-129) 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 Phantom Of The Opera 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.