UK
December 2001- Label and catalog number
- Soul Syndicate SSYN 002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Liquid PeopleMonster
Vinyl pressings
Monster
by Liquid People · 2001
10 pressings3 countriesTech HouseElectronic
Monster was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Monster
1 pressing came out in 2001, 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.
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.
2000s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Soul Syndicate SSYN 002First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Europe | Sine Dance SAMPMS1167312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Defected DFECT49DJ12", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Infrared DNB212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 2002 | UK | Defected DFECT49R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 2002 | UK | Defected DFECT49DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK & Europe | Sine Dance SAMPMS1167412", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Defected DFECT4912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Defected DFECT49R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Defected DFECT49R12", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AMonster
- BMonster (Cricco's Sexy Dub)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monster are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Monster are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2001 and 2002.
When was Monster first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK. One of them is Soul Syndicate SSYN 002, released December 2001.
How do I tell if my copy of Monster is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SSYN 002) 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 Monster 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.