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The Martyr Mantras

by Jesus Loves You · 1990

11 pressings10 countriesHouseDowntempoDeep HouseVocal

The Martyr Mantras 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 The Martyr Mantras

8 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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

1990
Label and catalog number
More Protein CUMLP 1
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

CUMLP 1 A-1U-1- DStamped Side A

CUMLP 1 B-1U-1-1 DStamped Side B

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Europe

1990
Label and catalog number
Virgin 211 302Virgin CUMLP 1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

011 DM 211302 A-1 CRunout side A, variant 1

011 DM 211302 B-1 CRunout side B, variant 1

011 DM 211302 A-1 C IIRunout side A, variant 2

011 DM 211302 B-1 C IIRunout side B, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

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.

1990s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990ColombiaEMI 11001372First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1990CzechoslovakiaPopron 50 099-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990EuropeVirgin 211 302 / Virgin CUMLP 1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1990GermanyVirgin 211 206First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990GreeceVirgin VG 50548First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990South KoreaVirgin VKPL-0083 / More Protein CUMLP 1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990UKMore Protein CUMLP 1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990UKMore Protein CUMLP 1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1991BrazilVirgin 4271291 / EMI 4271291LP, AlbumLP, Album
1991ItalyMore Protein CUMLP 1LP, AlbumLP, Album
1991South AfricaRPM Record Company (Pty) Ltd. VNC 5192LP, AlbumLP, Album

Tracklist

  1. A1Generations Of Love (Oakenfold Mix)7:12
  2. A2One On One (Brydon LP Mix)4:41
  3. A3Love's Gonna Let You Down (Popcorn Mix)6:08
  4. A4After The Love (10 Glorious Years Mix)7:41
  5. A5I Specialize In Loneliness6:24
  6. B1No Clause 28 (Pascal Gabriel Mix)6:20
  7. B2Love Hurts (LP Mix)6:29
  8. B3Siempre Te Amare6:07
  9. B4Too Much Love6:00
  10. B5Bow Down Mister6:32

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Martyr Mantras are there?

11 vinyl pressings of The Martyr Mantras are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.

When was The Martyr Mantras first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Czechoslovakia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is More Protein CUMLP 1.

How do I tell if my copy of The Martyr Mantras is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CUMLP 1, 50 099-1, 211 302, 211 206) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CUMLP 1 A-1U-1- D and CUMLP 1 B-1U-1-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Martyr Mantras 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.

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