Austria
1993- Label and catalog number
- Aura AURA 32-123
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AURA 32 123 A ℗1993 LH ARunout A, stamped
AURA 32 123 B ℗1993 LH ARunout B, stamped
Hip Hop FingerBoundaries
Vinyl pressings
Boundaries
by Hip Hop Finger · 1993
12 pressings6 countriesAcid JazzFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Boundaries was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Boundaries
1 pressing came out in 1993, 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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Austria | Aura AURA 32-123First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Natural Response 74321 21409 1 / RCA 74321 21409 112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Natural Response LEENA 112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | RCA 74321208521 / Natural Response 7432120852112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | US | Natural Response RDAB 62999-112", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1998 | Italy | Movimento 74321583631512", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | UK | Parousia PAR 00812", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Parousia PAR00512", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Not On Label JENNY X 10012", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | UK | Parousia PAR 00812", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1998 | UK & Ireland | Parousia 74321522721 / Natural Response 7432152272112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label BOU 9912", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Boundaries (Edit)4:31
- A2Love Is Blind (Edit)4:17
- B1Boundaries (The Uptight Rerecording)6:45
- B2Boundaries (Instrumental)3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boundaries are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Boundaries are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1993 and 1998.
When was Boundaries first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Austria. One of them is Aura AURA 32-123.
How do I tell if my copy of Boundaries is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AURA 32-123) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AURA 32 123 A ℗1993 LH A and AURA 32 123 B ℗1993 LH A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boundaries 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.