UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Anxious Records ZT 42292RCA ZT 42292
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Londonbeat9 A.M.
Vinyl pressings
9 A.M.
by Londonbeat · 1988
11 pressings4 countriesDowntempoGarage HouseVocalElectronic
9 A.M. was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 9 A.M.
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Anxious Records ANX T 008
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ANX T 008 - A2 UTOPIA.MS. D :Runout A-side
ANX T 008 - B2 UTOPIA.MS ⋀ CRunout B-side
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Anxious Records ANX 008RCA ANX 008
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ANX 008 - A1 2 TOWN HOUSE DMM ARunout etched side A
ANX 008 - B1 TOWN HOUSE DMM ARunout etched side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Anxious Records ANX 008RCA ANX 008
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ANX 008-A3 MS [Utopia logo] 5 VA side runout
ANX 008 B3B side runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Anxious Records ANX 008RCA ANX 008
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Utopia
- Runout / matrix
ANX 008 - A3 ƱTOPIA MS [D Λ]Runout side A, etched [stamped]
ANX 008 B1 TOWN HOUSE DMM. [D J]Runout side B, etched [stamped]
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Anxious Records ANX 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ANX 008 A3 POUNDA UTOPIA.A side runout, etched
ANX008 B1 TOWN HOUSE DMMB side runout, etched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | RCA Victor 105004 / Anxious Records 105004First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Anxious Records ANX 008 / Jive ZB 42291First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Anxious Records ZB42291 / RCA ZB42291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Anxious Records ZT 42292 / RCA ZT 42292First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | Anxious Records ANX 008 / Jive ZB 42291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Anxious Records ZT 42292 / RCA ZT 42292First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | Anxious Records ANX T 008First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Anxious Records ANX 008 / RCA ANX 008First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Anxious Records ANX 008 / RCA ANX 008First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Anxious Records ANX 008 / RCA ANX 008First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Anxious Records ANX 008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A9 A.M. (The Comfort Zone)
- BTalent On The Make
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 9 A.M. are there?
11 vinyl pressings of 9 A.M. are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was 9 A.M. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australasia, Europe, Portugal. One of them is Anxious Records ZT 42292.
How do I tell if my copy of 9 A.M. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 42292, ANX T 008, ANX 008, 105004) 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 9 A.M. 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.
