UK
June 26, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Dynamo DYNT 004
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DYNT 004 - A1Runout, side A
DYNT - 004 - B2Runout, side B
Mona Lisa OverdriveBorn To Synthesize
Vinyl pressings
Born To Synthesize
by Mona Lisa Overdrive · 1995
12 pressings3 countriesHouseBreaksElectroElectronic
Born To Synthesize was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Born To Synthesize
3 pressings came out in 1995, 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.
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Dynamo DYNT 004
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Dynamo DYNT004
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Generic Promo Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
DYNT 004 - A1Runout, side A
DYNT - 004 - B2Runout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UK | Dynamo DYNT 004First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1995 | UK | Dynamo DYNT004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Dynamo DYNT 004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Canada | T.J.S.B. TJSB-2112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Platipus plat107r12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Platipus plat 107 p12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Platipus PLAT10712", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2002 | UK | Platipus plat10712" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | Platipus plat 107 x12" | 12" |
| 2003 | US | Pure Music PUR-01312" | 12" |
| 2003 | US | Pure Music PUR-01312", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Platipus PLAT107X12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ABorn To Synthesize (Electro House Mix)7:39
- B1Born To Synthesize (House Mix)6:43
- B2Born To Synthesize (Electro Dub)7:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born To Synthesize are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Born To Synthesize are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 2003.
When was Born To Synthesize first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK. One of them is Dynamo DYNT 004, released June 26, 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of Born To Synthesize is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DYNT 004, DYNT004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DYNT 004 - A1 and DYNT - 004 - B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Born To Synthesize 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.