UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- 1-Off Recordings 12ONEOFF14
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 ONE OFF 14 A2 ᴾᴿᵀ BRunout A Side Etching
12 ONE OFF 14 B2 ᴾᴿᵀ BRunout B Side Etching
Josh OneContemplation
Vinyl pressings
Contemplation
by Josh One · 2001
10 pressings5 countriesHouseDeep HouseElectronic
Contemplation was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Contemplation
2 pressings came out in 2001, 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.
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- 1-Off Recordings 12ONEOFF14
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label
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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | 1-Off Recordings 12ONEOFF14First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2001 | UK | 1-Off Recordings 12ONEOFF14First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2002 | France | Hot Tracks SHT S0102-612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2002 | Germany | Hedonism HED 00412" | 12" |
| 2002 | Germany | Hedonism HED 00412", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2002 | Italy | Rise RISE 20512" | 12" |
| 2002 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 397 N12" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | Prolifica 12PRDJ00912", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Prolifica 12PRDJ 00912", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2002 | UK | Prolifica 12PR009 / Prolifica 72435 5 1310 6 512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AContemplation (King Britt Funke Mix)
- BComtemplation (Deux Remix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Contemplation are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Contemplation are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2001 and 2002.
When was Contemplation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK. One of them is 1-Off Recordings 12ONEOFF14.
How do I tell if my copy of Contemplation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12ONEOFF14) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 ONE OFF 14 A2 ᴾᴿᵀ B and 12 ONE OFF 14 B2 ᴾᴿᵀ B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Contemplation 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.