Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Shootingstar Records star 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
MicrobotsCosmic Evolution Part 1
Vinyl pressings
Cosmic Evolution Part 1
by Microbots · 1998
19 pressings3 countriesTranceElectronic
Cosmic Evolution Part 1 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 Cosmic Evolution Part 1
4 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.
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Shootingstar Records star 002
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Shootingstar Records star 002
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Shootingstar Records star 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Sticker on Label.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Shootingstar Records star 001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Shootingstar Records star 002First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Shootingstar Records star 002First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | Germany | Shootingstar Records star 001First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Tide TIDE 021-612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Quad Communications qc02312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Quad Communications qc02212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Quad Communications QC02212", White Label, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", White Label, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Quad Communications qc02312", White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2000 | UK | Quad Communications QC02312", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Quad Communications QC02212", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | Belgium | Byte Progressive BP 010108-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Superstar Recordings SUPER DJ 201512" | 12" |
| 2001 | Germany | Superstar Recordings SUPER DJ 201512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Superstar Recordings12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | Germany | Superstar Recordings SUPER DJ 201512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Belgium | Bonzai Vinyl BV202001712", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Belgium | Bonzai Vinyl BV202001712" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Not On Label Star00212", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACosmic Evolution (Original Mix)5:21
- BCosmic Evolution (Microbots Mix)7:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cosmic Evolution Part 1 are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Cosmic Evolution Part 1 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1998 and 2020.
When was Cosmic Evolution Part 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Germany. One of them is Shootingstar Records star 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Cosmic Evolution Part 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use star 001, star 002) 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 Cosmic Evolution Part 1 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.