UK
November 28, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute MUTE 91
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MUTE 91 A 3 THE EXCHANGE DAMONTRunout etched side A
MUTE 91 B 1 MT. 1 DAMONT aRunout etched side B
LaibachAcross The Universe
Vinyl pressings
Across The Universe
by Laibach · 1988
11 pressings3 countriesIndustrialVocalElectronicPop
Across The Universe was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Across The Universe
8 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
November 28, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 MUTE 91
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 MUTE 91 A-3 DAMONT THE EXCHANGE NRunout side A, variant 1
12 MUTE 91 B-1 DAMONT WRunout side B, variant 1
12 MUTE 91 A-3 DAMONT THE EXCHANGE IRunout side A, variant 2
12 MUTE 91 B-1 DAMONT BRunout side B, variant 2
UK
December 10, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 MUTE 91
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
12 MUTE 91 A-1 DAMONTSide A
12 MUTE 91 B-1 DAMONTSide B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute MUTE 91
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute RMUTE 91Mute MUTE 91
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RMUTE-91-A1 NICE ONE INNIT KEVIN The ExchangeBoth Sides
Germany
November 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute INT 126.899Mute 12 MUTE 91
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | Mute INT 111.862 / Mute MUTE 91First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Mute RMUTE 91 / Mute MUTE 91First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Mute MUTE 91First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | Germany | Mute INT 126.899 / Mute 12 MUTE 91First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | Mute INT 126.899 / Mute 12 MUTE 91First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Mute MUTE 91First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Mute 12 MUTE 91First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Mute 12 MUTE 91First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1989 | France | Mute 90487 / Virgin 904877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mute MUTE 917", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Mute MUTE 917", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AAcross The Universe3:59
- BMaggie Mae (Auf Der Lüneburger Heide & Was Gleicht Wohl Auf Erden)3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Across The Universe are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Across The Universe are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Across The Universe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Germany. One of them is Mute MUTE 91, released November 28, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Across The Universe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MUTE 91, 12 MUTE 91, RMUTE 91, INT 126.899) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MUTE 91 A 3 THE EXCHANGE DAMONT and MUTE 91 B 1 MT. 1 DAMONT a. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Across The Universe 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.