UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49444
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Little StevenRevolution
Vinyl pressings
Revolution
by Little Steven · 1989
11 pressings6 countriesHip-HouseElectronicFunk / Soul
Revolution was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Revolution
11 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49414
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49443
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB 49443 . A 1 ƱTOPIA.MS BRunout etched side A
PB 49443 . B 1 ƱTOPIA.MS ΛRunout etched side B
PB 49443 A‡Label side A
PB 49443 B‡Label side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49414 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 105012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49443
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DSC 6119 A 4/1-89Side A, stamped
DSC 6119 B 4/1-89Side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | RCA Victor 105012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PB 49443First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PT 49444First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | RCA PT49444First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | RCA PB 49443First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | RCA PT 49444 / BMG PT 49444First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | BMG Ariola España Pb 49443First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PT 49444First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PT 49414 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PT 49414First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PB 49443First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARevolution3:57
- BEducation4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Revolution are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Revolution are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Revolution first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australasia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is RCA PT 49444.
How do I tell if my copy of Revolution is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 49444, PT 49414, PB 49443, PT 49414 DJ) 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 Revolution 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.
