Italy
1998- Label and catalog number
- BXR BXR 1047
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Lizard
by Mauro Picotto · 1998
25 pressings7 countriesTranceHard TranceElectronic
Lizard 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 Lizard
4 pressings came out in 1998, 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.
Italy
1998- Label and catalog number
- BXR BXR 1048
- Format
- 12"
US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Empire State Records ES 062
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Acalwan ACA 9812-12
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ACA-9812-12-A1Etched Runout A
ACA-9812-12-B1Etched Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Acalwan ACA 9812-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | BXR BXR 1047First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | BXR BXR 1048First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | US | Empire State Records ES 062First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | US | Empire State Records ES 06212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1999 | France | Overdance! OR 9001-812" | 12" |
| 1999 | France | Overdance! OR 9001-612" | 12" |
| 1999 | France | Overdance! OR 9001-812" | 12" |
| 1999 | Italy | BXR BXR 107112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1999 | Italy | BXR BXR 107112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1999 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTXDJ 5012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Nukleuz PSNP 014612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTDJ 5012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Nukleuz PSNP 014612", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | VC Recordings VCRT50 / Virgin 7243 8 95956 6 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Nebula NEBDJ07412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | Nebula nebt07412", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2005 | UK | Nebula NEBT07412" | 12" |
| 2005 | UK | Nebula NEBTX07412", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | ZYX Music MAXI 1172-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Edition, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Edition, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Lizard (Picotto Mix)6:07
- A2Lizard (Tea Mix)4:58
- B1Lizard (Mondo Bongo Mix)6:55
- B2Lizard (Nation Mix)6:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lizard are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Lizard are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1998 and 2025.
When was Lizard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Italy, US, Germany. One of them is BXR BXR 1047.
How do I tell if my copy of Lizard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BXR 1047, BXR 1048, ES 062, ACA 9812-12) 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 Lizard 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.
