Spain
1995- Label and catalog number
- CNR Music 4900040
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4900040-ARunout side A
4900040-B◇Runout side B
Just LuisAmerican Pie
Vinyl pressings
American Pie
by Just Luis · 1995
10 pressings5 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
American Pie was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 American Pie
4 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 3 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
October 2, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Pro-Activ 12PTV1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12PTV 1 A-1-1-1Runout machine stamped, side A
12PTV 1 B-1-1-1Runout machine stamped, side B
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Pro-Activ 12PTV1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12PTV 1 A-1-1-1Stamped runout side A
12PTV 1 B-1-1-1Stamped runout side B
France
1995- Label and catalog number
- CNR Music Dance 300499 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | France | CNR Music Dance 300499 6First year12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Spain | CNR Music 4900040First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | UK | Pro-Activ 12PTV1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Pro-Activ 12PTV1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | Germany | CNR Music Germany 88 12 56812" | 12" |
| 1996 | US | Popular Records POP26008-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Popular Records CRAB 12104-112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Pro-Activ 12 PTV 212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Pro-Activ 12PTV1X12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| ? | UK | Pro-Activ 12 PTV 212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAmerican Pie7:48
- B1American Trance6:19
- B2American Trance Bonus2:56
- B3American Bonus3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Pie are there?
10 vinyl pressings of American Pie are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1995 and 1998.
When was American Pie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Spain, UK, France. One of them is CNR Music 4900040.
How do I tell if my copy of American Pie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4900040, 12PTV1, 300499 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4900040-A and 4900040-B◇. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American Pie 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.