US
1983- Label and catalog number
- 99 Records 99-11 EP
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Red/Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
99-11-A-EP MASTERDISK HW EDPA-Side runout etching
99-11-B-EP EDP MASTERDISK HWB-Side runout etching
Liquid LiquidOptimo
Vinyl pressings
Optimo
by Liquid Liquid · 1983
10 pressings2 countriesLeftfieldNo WaveRockFunk / Soul
Optimo was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Optimo
6 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- 99 Records 99-11EP
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Yellow/Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
99 - 11 - A - EP MASTERDISK HW (EDP)Runout side A
99 - 11 - B - EP MASTERDISK HW (EDP)Runout side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- 99 Records 99-11 EP
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Yellow / Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
99-11-A-EP HWRun-out area side A [hand-etched]
99-11-B-EP HWRun-out area side B [hand-etched]
EDP (in a circle) MASTERDISKRun-out area all sides [machine-stamped]
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- 99 Records 99-11EP
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Grey/Red Label
- Runout / matrix
99 - 11 - A - EP MASTERDISK HW (EDP)Runout side A
99 - 11 - B - EP MASTERDISK HW (EDP)Runout side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- 99 Records 99-11 EP
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, White Label
- Runout / matrix
99-11-A-EP MASTERDISK HW (EDP)A-side runout
99-11-B-EP MASTERDISK HW (EDP)B-side runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- 99 Records 99-11 EP
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Red/Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
99-11-A-EP MASTERDISK HW EDPA-side runout
99-11-B-EP EDP MASTERDISK HWB-side runout
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | 99 Records 99-11 EPFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | US | 99 Records 99-11EPFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | US | 99 Records 99-11 EPFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | US | 99 Records 99-11EPFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | US | 99 Records 99-11 EPFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, EP, White Label |
| 1983 | US | 99 Records 99-11 EPFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | 99 Records 99-11 EP12", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Superior Viaduct SV09012", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | 99 Records 99-11 EP12", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | 99 Records 99-11 EP12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- This Side
- A1Optimo
- A2Cavern
- Flip Side
- B1Scraper
- B2Out
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Optimo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Optimo are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1983 and 2015.
When was Optimo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is 99 Records 99-11 EP.
How do I tell if my copy of Optimo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 99-11 EP, 99-11EP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 99-11-A-EP MASTERDISK HW EDP and 99-11-B-EP EDP MASTERDISK HW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Optimo 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.