US
August 9, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Kram Records and Productions KR1004
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
K5Passion
Vinyl pressings
Passion
by K5 · 1996
12 pressings2 countriesBreakbeatBreaksElectroElectronic
Passion was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Passion
6 pressings came out in 1996, 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
1996- Label and catalog number
- Robbins 76869-72009-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Robbins REAB-72009-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A: Etched: PA 1069-76869-72009-1A)
(Side B: Etched: PA 1069-76869-72009-1B)
Germany
1996- Label and catalog number
- Formaldehyd form-042
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FORM 042-A1 Tim D. Masterpiece DAMONTRunout side A etched
FORM 042 B Tim D. Masterpiece DAMONTRunout side B etched
Germany
1996- Label and catalog number
- Formaldehyd form 042r
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1996- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Beats 574 127-1Formaldehyd 574 127-1
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Germany | Formaldehyd form-042First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Germany | Formaldehyd form 042rFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1996 | Germany | Mercury Beats 574 127-1 / Formaldehyd 574 127-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1996 | US | Robbins 76869-72009-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Robbins REAB-72009-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Kram Records and Productions KR1004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | Formaldehyd 578 947-1 / Mercury Beats 578 947-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Germany | Formaldehyd FORM 042 R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Germany | Formaldehyd form 078 / Formaldehyd 07812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Not On Label12", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Formaldehyd form-04212", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| ? | US | Kram Records and Productions K512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Passion
- A2Red Alert
- B1Frequency
- B2Frequency (Club Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Passion are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Passion are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1996 and 2001.
When was Passion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in US, Germany. One of them is Kram Records and Productions KR1004, released August 9, 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Passion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KR1004, 76869-72009-1, REAB-72009-1, form-042) 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 Passion 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.