UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 1273-ALabel side A
VS 1273-BLabel side B
Malcolm McLarenOperaa House - Aria On Air
Vinyl pressings
Operaa House - Aria On Air
by Malcolm McLaren · 1990
12 pressings3 countriesHouseElectronic
Operaa House - Aria On Air 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 Operaa House - Aria On Air
11 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Virgin VST 1273Virgin 613 791
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VST 1273 A-2U-1-1- DSide A runout
VST 1273 B-1U-1-1- DSide B runout
VST 1273-ASide A label
VST 1273-BSide B label
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTX 1273Virgin 613 937
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSTX 1273 A-2U-1-2 DSide A runout stamped
VSTX 1273 B-2U-1-2 DSide B runout stamped
VSTX 1273-ASide A label
VSTX 1273-BSide B label
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · paper labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1273 A-1U-1- DSide A runout
VS1273 B-1U-1- DSide B runout
VS 1273-ASide A label
VS 1273-BSide B label
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTXDJ 1273
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo, 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSDJ 1273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Unique Black White Pic Cover
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Virgin VOZ 103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australasia | Virgin VS 1273First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 791 / Virgin VS 1273First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 613 937First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin VST 1273 / Virgin 613 791First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS 1273First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST 1273 / Virgin 613 791First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VSTX 1273 / Virgin 613 937First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VSTXDJ 1273First year12", White Label, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VSDJ 1273First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS 1273First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Virgin VSTDJ 127312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOperaa House
- B1Diva Loves Operaa House
- B2Die For Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Operaa House - Aria On Air are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Operaa House - Aria On Air are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Operaa House - Aria On Air first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australasia, Europe. One of them is Virgin VS 1273.
How do I tell if my copy of Operaa House - Aria On Air is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1273, VST 1273, VSTX 1273, VSTXDJ 1273) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 1273-A and VS 1273-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Operaa House - Aria On Air 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.
