Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 9031-71260-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 903 171260-0-A2 3Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 903 171260-0-B 3Runout side B
John NovilleI Know I Know
Vinyl pressings
I Know I Know
by John Noville · 1990
10 pressings3 countriesHouseElectronic
I Know I Know 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 I Know I Know
6 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 9031-71136-0TELDEC 9031-71136-0 AE
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 903 171136-0-A CHA-AK 1Runout side A
R / S Alsdorf 903 171136-0-B CHA-AK 1Runout side B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 9031-71259-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 9031-71136-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Limited Edition, 7"
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
03 31930 20 1A1 139351Side A
03 31930 20 1B1 139351Side B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 9031-71136-0
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo, Limited Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | TELDEC 9031-71260-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | TELDEC 9031-71136-0 / TELDEC 9031-71136-0 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | TELDEC 9031-71136-0First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Limited Edition, 7" · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Limited Edition, 7" · Promo, Limited |
| 1990 | Germany | TELDECFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | TELDEC 9031-71136-0First year12", Single, Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited | 12", Single, Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited |
| 1990 | Germany | TELDEC 9031-71259-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | Ariola 74321 13699 112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | TELDEC 9031-71260-012", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Germany | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | EastWest SAM YZ 512 T12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI Know I Know (Ghetto Mix)6:51
- BI Know I Know (Tunnel Mix)5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Know I Know are there?
10 vinyl pressings of I Know I Know are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 1993.
When was I Know I Know first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, Germany. One of them is TELDEC 9031-71260-0.
How do I tell if my copy of I Know I Know is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9031-71260-0, 9031-71136-0, 9031-71259-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 903 171260-0-A2 3 and R/S Alsdorf 903 171260-0-B 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Know I Know 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.