US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Hourglass Recordings HGR-001
- Format
- 12"
Johnny DangerousProblem #13
Vinyl pressings
Problem #13
by Johnny Dangerous · 1992
19 pressings3 countriesHouseElectronic
Problem #13 was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Problem #13
4 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label JD-001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
JD-001-AA-Side Runout Etching
JB-001- DCHARLESB-Side Runout Etching
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Downtown DTR 1033
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DTR . 1033 . ARunout area side A
DTR . 1033 . BRunout area side B
DTR 1033 ALabel side A
DTR 1033 BLabel side B
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Downtown DTR 1033
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DTR . 1033 . ARunout area side A
DTR . 1033 . BRunout area side B
DTR 1033 ALabel side A
DTR 1033 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Italy | Downtown DTR 1033First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | Downtown DTR 1033First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1992 | US | Hourglass Recordings HGR-001First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | US | Not On Label JD-001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1993 | Italy | Downtown DTR 104812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | Downtown DTR 104812", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1993 | Italy | Not On Label DR 00112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1996 | US | Nite Grooves KNG-7512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Nite Grooves KNG 7512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Nite Grooves KNG-7112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | US | Nite Grooves KNG-7112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK & Europe | FFRR 570 225-1 / FFRR FX 34012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | US | Nite Grooves KNG 9512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | US | Nite Grooves KNG 9512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Nite Grooves KNG 25212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2009 | Italy | Frequenza FREQ00412", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2009 | Italy | Frequenza FREQ00412" | 12" |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On Label JD-00112", Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| ? | US | Not On Label JD-00112", Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Problem #13 (Night Of Power)6:36
- A2Problem #13 (Mystery Night)6:56
- B1Problem #13 (Baseball Bat)7:24
- B2Problem #13 (December Accapella)3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Problem #13 are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Problem #13 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1992 and 2009.
When was Problem #13 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, Italy. One of them is Hourglass Recordings HGR-001.
How do I tell if my copy of Problem #13 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HGR-001, JD-001, DTR 1033) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Problem #13 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.