Germany
1999- Label and catalog number
- Drehscheibe DREHSCHEIBE 004
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DREHSCHEIBE 004 A 45 UPM K SSTSide A
DREHSCHEIBE 004 B 33 UPM K SSTSide B
Meteor SevenUniversal Music
Vinyl pressings
Universal Music
by Meteor Seven · 1999
10 pressings3 countriesHard TranceElectronic
Universal Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Universal Music
1 pressing came out in 1999, 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.
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.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Germany | Drehscheibe DREHSCHEIBE 004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | Zeitgeist12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2002 | Spain | Temprogressive TP9261MX12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Bulletproof Records PROOF 16/2 / Bulletproof Records PROOF 16.212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Bulletproof Records PROOF 16.112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Bulletproof Records PROOF 16/212", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Bulletproof Records PROOF 16/112", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Bulletproof Records PROOF 16/212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2002 | UK | Bulletproof Records PROOF 1612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Bulletproof Records PROOF 1612", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AUniversal Music (Club Mix)7:06
- B1Universal Music (Circus Mix)5:32
- B2Indigo (Club Mix)7:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Universal Music are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Universal Music are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1999 and 2002.
When was Universal Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Germany. One of them is Drehscheibe DREHSCHEIBE 004.
How do I tell if my copy of Universal Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DREHSCHEIBE 004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DREHSCHEIBE 004 A 45 UPM K SST and DREHSCHEIBE 004 B 33 UPM K SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Universal Music 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.