UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 861 384-7Polydor PQ1
- Format
- 7"
Leila KOpen Sesame
Vinyl pressings
Open Sesame
by Leila K · 1992
14 pressings8 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
Open Sesame was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Sesame
10 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PQX1DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Coma Records 863 969-1Polydor 863 969-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 863 969-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1992- Label and catalog number
- Coma Records COMA 127051
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Scandinavia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Coma Records COMA 127041
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
209 DMG-4250 A-1A-Side Runout
209 DMG-4250 B-1B-Side Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany | Coma Records 863 969-1 / Polydor 863 969-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Germany | Polydor 863 969-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Coma Records COMA 127051First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Coma Records COMA 127041First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Coma Records COMA 7041First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Coma Records COMA 7041First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Spain | Max Music NM646MAFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | UK | Polydor PQX1DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Polydor 861 384-7 / Polydor PQ1First year7" | 7" |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Polydor pqx1 / Polydor 861385-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Europe | Urban 861 403-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | Urban 861 599-112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | Spain | Max Music NM681MA12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Coma Records 209 DMG-425012", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOpen Sesame (Long Version)8:43
- B1Open Sesame (Short Version)3:50
- B2Open Sesame (Instrumental)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Open Sesame are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Open Sesame are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1992 and 1993.
When was Open Sesame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Germany, Netherlands, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Polydor 861 384-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Open Sesame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 861 384-7, PQX1DJ, 863 969-1, COMA 127051) 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 Open Sesame 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.