Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 109 874
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109874 A-1/3-88Side A, stamped
DM DS 109874 B-1/3-88Side B, stamped
DS 109 874 ALabel side A
DS 109 874 BLabel side B
John "Jellybean" BenitezJust A Mirage
Vinyl pressings
Just A Mirage
by John "Jellybean" Benitez · 1987
13 pressings5 countriesSynth-popHi NRGHouseElectronic
Just A Mirage was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Just A Mirage
2 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Japan
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PRP 1292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Chrysalis 109 874First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Chrysalis PRP 1292First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | Chrysalis X 14592 / Chrysalis JELX 312", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Germany | Chrysalis 609 87412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Chrysalis JELX 312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Chrysalis VAS-285612" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | Chrysalis 4V9 4322312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Chrysalis 4V9 4322312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Chrysalis VAS-285612", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Chrysalis JELX 312", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Chrysalis JEL 37", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Chrysalis JEL 37", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chrysalis 4V9-4322312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Just A Mirage (12" Remix)5:45
- A2Mirage (Dancer's Dream)7:08
- BWho Found Who (UK House Mix)5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A Mirage are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Just A Mirage are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Just A Mirage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, Japan. One of them is Chrysalis 109 874.
How do I tell if my copy of Just A Mirage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 109 874, PRP 1292) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM DS 109874 A-1/3-88 and DM DS 109874 B-1/3-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just A Mirage 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.
