Vinyl pressings
by Mirage · 1989
House Attack was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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.
DEBTX 3062 A-I DAMONT J JARunout side A
DEBTX 3062 A-I DAMONT GRunout side B
DEBTX 3062 A-I DAMONT C JARunout side A, variant 2
DEBTX 3062 B-I DAMONT IRunout side B, variant 2
KWE 1130 A 11C1Runout stamped side A
KWE 1130 B 11C1Runout stamped side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | France | Clever House Of Music 14255-6 / Clever House Of Music CLE 14255-6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Japan | Canyon International C12Y0406First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Netherlands | K West KWEST 1130First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Portugal | Vidisco 11.20.209First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Beat Box BB 7204First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Beat Box BB 8204 / Vinyl Mania BB 8204First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Zafiro 20112383First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8204First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Debut Edge Records DEBTX 3062 / Debut Edge Records DEBT X 3062First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Debut Edge Records DEBT 30627", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
10 vinyl pressings of House Attack are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, France, Netherlands, Portugal and more. One of them is Debut Edge Records DEBTX 3062.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEBTX 3062, 14255-6, KWEST 1130, 11.20.209) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DEBTX 3062 A-I DAMONT J JA and DEBTX 3062 A-I DAMONT G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
