UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records TMULTY 44
- Format
- 12", White Label · Handwritten
Mike KoglinThe Silence
Vinyl pressings
The Silence
by Mike Koglin · 1998
13 pressings3 countriesTranceElectronic
The Silence 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 The Silence
10 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.
UK
July 18, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12 MULTY 41P
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
12 MULTY 41P A-01-1- JAA side runout
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records TMULTY44
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMULTY 44 A-1-1- JAStamped + etched runout A
TMULTY 44 AA-1-1-Stamped runout B
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12 MULTY 44P X
- Format
- 12", White Label, Single Sided
- Runout / matrix
12 MULTY 44P X A-1-1
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records TMULTY44P
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY 44P
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Tasted Tasted 17First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Acalwan ACA 9832-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Acalwan ACA 9832-12First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | Italy | Underground UND 1037First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records TMULTY44First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records TMULTY44PFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY 44PFirst year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records 12 MULTY 44P XFirst year12", White Label, Single Sided | 12", White Label, Single Sided |
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records TMULTY 44First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records 12 MULTY 41PFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | Noys NOYS 01012" | 12" |
| 2005 | UK | Noys NOYS010 PROMO12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Germany | Noys Music Ltd NOYS045V12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1The Silence (Original 12'' Mix)7:55
- B1The Silence (Tekara (Matt Darey) Mix)5:51
- B2The Silence (John B. Norman Remix)6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Silence are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Silence are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1998 and 2023.
When was The Silence first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK, Germany, Italy. One of them is Multiply Records TMULTY 44.
How do I tell if my copy of The Silence is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMULTY 44, 12 MULTY 41P, TMULTY44, 12 MULTY 44P X) 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 The Silence 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.