Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- Beat Club Records GCR 90001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
G C R 90001- A-Etched runout side A
G C R 90001- A-AEtched runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Cult Of Snap / Simba Groove
by Hi Power · 1990
20 pressings8 countriesHip-HouseHouseEuro HouseElectronic
Cult Of Snap / Simba Groove was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Cult Of Snap / Simba Groove
20 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- Beat Club Records GCR 90001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Generic Black Cover
- Runout / matrix
G C R 90001- A-Etched runout side A
G C R 90001- A-AEtched runout side B
UK
August 1990- Label and catalog number
- Rumour Records RUMAT 24
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RUMAT-24-A1A Side Run-off etching
RUMAT-24-AA1AA Side Run-off etching
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Rumour Records RUMA 24
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50128
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50128W-DJNext Plateau Records Inc. NP50128
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
NP-50128-A 1-1 -pa·8·90Etched side A
NP- 50128 -B 1-1 -p.a·8-90Etched side B
MASTERED BY TRUTONEStamped sides A & B
(SRC logo)Stamped sides A & B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Belgium | USA Import Music USA 1110First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Belgium | USA Import Music USA 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | On The Beat OTB 1312-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | On The Beat OTB 1312-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6369-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6369-12First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6369-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6369-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Beat Club Records GCR 90001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Beat Club Records GCR 90001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 3848First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 1841First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 1848 / Rams Horn Records RHR 1841First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Konga Music CX-114First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Konga Music CS-114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Simba Groove (Pluto One)5:05
- A2Simba Groove (Pluto Two)4:55
- AA1Cult Of Snap (Jupiter Mix)5:00
- AA2Cult Of Snap (Mars Mix)4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cult Of Snap / Simba Groove are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Cult Of Snap / Simba Groove are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Cult Of Snap / Simba Groove first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Italy, UK, US, Netherlands and more. One of them is Beat Club Records GCR 90001.
How do I tell if my copy of Cult Of Snap / Simba Groove is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GCR 90001, RUMAT 24, RUMA 24, NP50128) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G C R 90001- A- and G C R 90001- A-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cult Of Snap / Simba Groove 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.