Switzerland
1985- Label and catalog number
- Hallelujah XYZ 2385
- Format
- 12"
Matterhorn ProjectMuh!
Vinyl pressings
Muh!
by Matterhorn Project · 1985
18 pressings13 countriesDiscoSynth-popElectronic
Muh! was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Muh!
7 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Switzerland
1985- Label and catalog number
- Hallelujah YZ 385
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YZ-385 A SWISS MADE [crossbow logo] HRRunout side A
YZ-385 B SWISS MADE [crossbow logo] HRRunout side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 711-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
881 711 - 1 S 1 320 B1Runout side A
881 711 - 1 S 2 320 A1Runout side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 711-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 711-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 711-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 881 711-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 881 711-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Polydor 881 711-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Polydor 881 711-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 711-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Switzerland | Hallelujah XYZ 2385First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Switzerland | Hallelujah YZ 385First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Interfusion K-3067" | 7" |
| 1986 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 12213212", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 21327", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Transistor CBK 6527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Cow Records UDDER-17", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Cow Records UDDER 1T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | South Korea | Dae Seong Records DIC-014312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Japan | ALFA ALI-7327", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Koch Records International AS 145.3317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | New York Records NEW-92647", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMuh!3:26
- BMoophonia3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Muh! are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Muh! are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
When was Muh! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Hallelujah XYZ 2385.
How do I tell if my copy of Muh! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XYZ 2385, YZ 385, 881 711-1, 881 711-7) 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 Muh! 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.