Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Electrola 07243 8 81134 6 5Power Brothers 881134 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Magic AffairOmen III
Vinyl pressings
Omen III
by Magic Affair · 1993
15 pressings7 countriesEurodanceEuro HouseElectronic
Omen III was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Omen III
3 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Electrola 5 19347Power Brothers 5 19347
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Electrola 5 19347Power Brothers 5 19347
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
881134-6-A S 19347 A SSTRunout Side A
881134-6-B S 19347 B SSTRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Germany | Electrola 07243 8 81134 6 5 / Power Brothers 881134 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | Electrola 5 19347 / Power Brothers 5 19347First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | Germany | Electrola 5 19347 / Power Brothers 5 19347First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1994 | Europe | Electrola 7243 8 81197 6 4 / Power Brothers 7243 8 81197 6 412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | France | EMI France 881 598-6 / EMI 881 598-612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | Germany | Electrola 7243 8 81134 6 5 / Electrola 881134 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Electrola 7243 8 81197 6 4 / Power Brothers 7243 8 81197 6 412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Electrola P 5 19353 / Power Brothers P 5 1935312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Italy | GFB Records GFB 06712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Italy | GFB Records GFB 06712", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1994 | UK | EMI 12 EMDJ 31712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Electrola Y-58201 / SBK Records Y-5820112" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Electrola EM 317 / EMI United Kingdom EM 3177", Single | 7", Single |
| 1994 | UK | Electrola 12 EM 317 / EMI United Kingdom 12 EM 31712", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Austria | Balloon Records BR 039712" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AOmen III6:10
- BOmen III (Instrumental Version)4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Omen III are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Omen III are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1993 and 2008.
When was Omen III first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Germany. One of them is Electrola 07243 8 81134 6 5.
How do I tell if my copy of Omen III is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 07243 8 81134 6 5, 5 19347) 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 Omen III 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.