Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 64160
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Harry Houdini
by Kon Kan · 1989
17 pressings6 countriesHouseSynth-popFreestyleElectronic
Harry Houdini was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Harry Houdini
16 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 89007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STA 56982-1APlug side runout
STA 56974-1Side two runout
ST-A-56982Plug side label
ST-A-56974Side two label
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 89007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-56982Plug side label
ST-A-56974Side two label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A8872TAtlantic A 8872 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A8872T-A-1 MT DAMONTSide One
A8872T-B-1 MT DAMONTSide Two
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A 8872
- Format
- 7"
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86416
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-56970-56982-SPA label
ST-DM-56973-SPB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Atlantic 7.88900First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Australia | Atlantic 0-86416First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78 64160First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78 89007First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78 89007First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | Atlantic 788 872-7 / Atlantic A 8872First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Atlantic 786 398-0 / Atlantic A 8872(T)First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Philippines | Atlantic DS-237First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-0390First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Atlantic A8872T / Atlantic A 8872 (T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Atlantic SAM 550First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Atlantic A 8872First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | US | Atlantic 0-86416First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Atlantic DMD 1332First year12", Promo, Single · Promo | 12", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Atlantic 7-88900First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Harry Houdini (The Justin Strauss Remix)6:50
- A2Harry Houdini (7" Edit)3:49
- BHarry Houdini (Deep Underground Mix)7:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harry Houdini are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Harry Houdini are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Harry Houdini first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Atlantic 78 64160.
How do I tell if my copy of Harry Houdini is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 78 64160, 78 89007, A8872T, A 8872) 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 Harry Houdini 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.
