UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Freetown Inc FTI35T
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FT135 T A1 PR-ERunout side A
FT135 T B1 PR-ERunout side B
Kerri ChandlerInspiration
Vinyl pressings
Inspiration
by Kerri Chandler · 1994
10 pressings2 countriesHouseDeep HouseGarage HouseElectronic
Inspiration was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Inspiration
3 pressings came out in 1994, 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Freetown Inc FTI33T
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Freetown Inc FTI35TP
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
FT135TA1 PR-ERunout side A
FT135TB1 PR-ERunout side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | UK | Freetown Inc FTI35TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Freetown Inc FTI35TPFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Freetown Inc FTI33TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | UK | Freetown Inc FTI43T12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Freetown Inc FTI43TP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Freetown Inc MIAMI 0112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | UK | Freetown Inc FTI 43T12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1995 | UK | Freetown Inc Kerri 0112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Italy | Groovin Recordings GR 121212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Italy | Groovin Recordings GR 121212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AInspiration (Original Vocal Mix)6:11
- B1Inspiration (Bassapella)6:11
- B2Inspiration (Instrumental)6:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Inspiration are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Inspiration are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1994 and 2021.
When was Inspiration first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK. One of them is Freetown Inc FTI35T.
How do I tell if my copy of Inspiration is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FTI35T, FTI33T, FTI35TP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FT135 T A1 PR-E and FT135 T B1 PR-E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Inspiration 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.