UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave MKHAN 13
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MKHAN.13.A1 ⋀Runout etched/stamped side A
MKHAN.13.B1Runout etched side B
MKHAN 13 AA Label
MKHAN 13 BB Label
Hi-TensionRat Race
Vinyl pressings
Rat Race
by Hi-Tension · 1984
17 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Rat Race was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Rat Race
17 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave KHAN 13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KHAN 13 B̶ A1 tone ⋀Side A runout
KHAN 13 B1 ⋀Side B runout
KHAN 13 A*Side A label
KHAN 13 B*Side B label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave SWPRO 3
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Promo, Limited Edition
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave MKHAN 13
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave 311077Vogue 311077
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave 101949Vogue 101949
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Streetwave 311077 / Vogue 311077First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | France | Streetwave 101949 / Vogue 101949First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records BONUS 1First year12", Single Sided, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited | 12", Single Sided, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited |
| 1984 | Germany | Zyx Records ZYX 5133First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX Records 1093First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Streetwave SWM 9562First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Streetwave SW 7561First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | Streetwave KHAN 1312First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Streetwave KHAN 13First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-719First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-719First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Zafiro OOX 718 AFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-718First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Streetwave MKHAN 13First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Streetwave KHAN 13First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARat Race
- B1In The Dark
- B2Rat Race (Radio Edit)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rat Race are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Rat Race are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Rat Race first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Streetwave MKHAN 13.
How do I tell if my copy of Rat Race is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MKHAN 13, KHAN 13, SWPRO 3, 311077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MKHAN.13.A1 ⋀ and MKHAN.13.B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rat Race 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.
