UK
November 1, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Hard Hands HAND 009T
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
HAND. 00 9 (T) A1Runout side A
HAND. 00 9 (T) B1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Open Up
by Leftfield · 1993
18 pressings4 countriesProgressive HouseBreakbeatElectronic
Open Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Open Up
12 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 4 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 1, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Hard Hands HAND 009R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PAULS PHAT CUTZ HAND·009R - SABRES SIDERun-out Side A
PAULS @ PORKYS HAND·009R· DUST SIDE PAULS PHAT CUTZ.Run-out Side B
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Hard Hands HAND 009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Hard Hands HAND 009R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
HAND - 009R - SABRES SIDE PAULS PHAT CUTZA Side
HAND - 009R - DUST SIDE PAULS PHAT CUTZ. PAULS @ PORKYSB Side
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Hard Hands HAND 009R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Stickered Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
HAND - 009R - SABRES SIDE PAULS PHAT CUTZA Side
HAND - 009R - DUST SIDE PAULS PHAT CUTZ. PAULS @ PORKYSB Side
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Hard Hands HAND 009 (T)
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo · Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Germany | Logic Records LOC 118 / BMG 74321 17540 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Germany | Logic Records LOC 118 / BMG 74321 17540 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 458First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Sweden | Cheiron 12CHINC09First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Hard Hands HAND 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1993 | UK | Hard Hands HAND 009 (T)First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Hard Hands HAND 009RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Hard Hands HAND 009RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Hard Hands HAND 009 (T)First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Germany | Logic Records LOC 118First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Hard Hands HAND 009TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Hard Hands HAND 009RFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Germany | Logic Records LOC 12712" | 12" |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Hard Hands VJAY1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | UK | S12 S12DJ-06012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label (Leftfield) LFT. 00112", Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial |
| 2004 | UK | S12 S12DJ-06012", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Hard Hands HAND 009R12", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AOpen Up (Full Vocal Mix)8:48
- BOpen Up (Dervish Overdrive)13:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Open Up are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Open Up are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1993 and 2004.
When was Open Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, Germany, Spain, Sweden. One of them is Hard Hands HAND 009T, released November 1, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Open Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HAND 009T, HAND 009R, HAND 009, HAND 009 (T)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HAND. 00 9 (T) A1 and HAND. 00 9 (T) B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Open Up 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.