UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- A.1. Records 12 eau 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 EAU 1 A-1U-1-1 UTOPIASide A, stamped, etched runout
12 EAU 1 B-1U-1-1Side B, stamped runout
Little CaesarThe Whole Of The Moon
Vinyl pressings
The Whole Of The Moon
by Little Caesar · 1990
10 pressings6 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronic
The Whole Of The Moon was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 The Whole Of The Moon
10 pressings came out in 1990, 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- A.1. Records eau 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EAU 1 A-1U-1- 1 UTOPIARunout stamped/etched side A
EAU 1 B-1U-1- 1Runout stamped side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- A.1. Records 12 EAU 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
12 EAU 1 A-1U-1-1 UTOPIAA Side
12 EAU 1 B-1U-1-1B Side
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- A.1. Records 12 EAU 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
LP FB123A Side
12 EAU 1 B-2U-1-B Side
Australasia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Possum Records POS 5150
- Format
- 7", Single
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Possum Records POST 595
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Possum Records POS 5150First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Possum Records POST 595First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Hot 120·07·370First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·07·537 / Hot 100·07·537First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Friends Records 190090.7 / Friends Records 190.090-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Record Records RR-003First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | A.1. Records 12 eau 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | A.1. Records eau 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | A.1. Records 12 EAU 1First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | A.1. Records 12 EAU 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1The Whole Of The Moon (Apollo 11 Stage One)
- A2The Whole Of The Moon (Apollo 11 Stage Two)
- B1Eee-zzz-boo-gie-red-eee-zee-mix
- B2Eee-zzz-boo-gie-ted-eee-zee-mix
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Whole Of The Moon are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Whole Of The Moon are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Whole Of The Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australasia, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is A.1. Records 12 eau 1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Whole Of The Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 eau 1, eau 1, 12 EAU 1, POS 5150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 EAU 1 A-1U-1-1 UTOPIA and 12 EAU 1 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Whole Of The Moon 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.