Europe
April 20, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Circa WBRLP4Circa 7243 8 45599 1 5
- Format
- LP, Album · 180g
- Runout / matrix
WBRLP 4 A-1-1-1 ⓂRunout Side A
WBRLP 4 B-1-1-1 ⓂRunout Side B
WBRLP 4 C-1-1-˙ ⓂRunout Side C
WBRLP 4 D-1-1-1 ⓂRunout Side D
Massive AttackMezzanine
Vinyl pressings
Mezzanine
by Massive Attack · 1998
10 pressings2 countriesLeftfieldTrip HopDowntempoElectronic
Mezzanine was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Mezzanine
2 pressings came out in 1998, 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.
Europe
April 20, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Circa WBRLP4Circa 7243 8 45599 1 5
- Format
- LP, Album · 180 Gram
- Runout / matrix
WBRLP 4 A-1-1-1 Ⓜ 8455991 ﺍARunout Side A
WBRLP 4 B-1-1-1 Ⓜ 8455991 ﺍBRunout Side B
WBRLP 4 C-1-1-˙ Ⓜ 8455991 ﺍCﺍRunout Side C
WBRLP 4 D-1-1-1 Ⓜ 8455991 ﺍDRunout Side D
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.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Europe | Circa WBRLP4 / Circa 7243 8 45599 1 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1998 | Europe | Circa WBRLP4 / Circa 7243 8 45599 1 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Unknown | Not On Label (Massive Attack) WBRLP4 7243 8 45599 1 5LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2009 | Europe | Wild Bunch Records WBRLP4 / Circa 7243 8 45599 1 5LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Virgin 0602537540433 / Circa 0602537540433LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | VirginLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Virgin 0602537540433 / Circa 0602537540433LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2026 | Japan | Virgin 375-4043 / Virgin 0602537540433LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Massive Attack) WBRLP4 7243 8 45599 1 5LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Europe | Wild Bunch Records WBRLP4 / Circa 7243 8 45599 1 5LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Angel6:18
- A2Risingson4:58
- A3Teardrop5:29
- B1Inertia Creeps5:56
- B2Exchange4:11
- B3Dissolved Girl6:07
- C1Man Next Door5:55
- C2Black Milk6:20
- C3Mezzanine5:54
- D1Group Four8:13
- D2(Exchange)4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mezzanine are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mezzanine are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1998 and 2026.
When was Mezzanine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Europe. One of them is Circa WBRLP4, released April 20, 1998.
How do I tell if my copy of Mezzanine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WBRLP4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WBRLP 4 A-1-1-1 Ⓜ and WBRLP 4 B-1-1-1 Ⓜ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mezzanine 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.
