Netherlands
1996- Label and catalog number
- Sci-Fi Records NDR96003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08 28117 20 1A1 NDR 96003Side A runout, stamped
08 28117 20 1B1 NDR 96003Side B runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Don't Be Afraid
by Moonman · 1996
17 pressings4 countriesTranceElectronic
Don't Be Afraid was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Don't Be Afraid
3 pressings came out in 1996, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1996- Label and catalog number
- Go For It GO 9606
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1996- Label and catalog number
- Go For It GO 9606
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Germany | Go For It GO 9606First year12" | 12" |
| 1996 | Germany | Go For It GO 9606First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | Netherlands | Sci-Fi Records NDR96003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | Germany | Urban / Go For It12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Germany | Urban 571 385-112" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | Red Alert RED 07312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1997 | UK | Heat Recordings HEAT DJ00912", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Heat Recordings HEAT DJ00912", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1997 | UK | Heat Recordings HEAT 1200912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Netherlands | Sci-Fi Records SF 9800212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Heat Recordings Heat DJ 02212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Heat Recordings HEAT FXR 02212", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Heat Recordings Heat DJ 02212", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Heat Recordings HEAT 02212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Heat Recordings HEAT FX02212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | Go For It GO LTD. 2006-612" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label (Moonman) BA 00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Be Afraid (Original Mix)6:17
- A2Don't Be Afraid (Ferr Mix)7:16
- B1Galaxia5:39
- B2Marshfire6:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Be Afraid are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Don't Be Afraid are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1996 and 2002.
When was Don't Be Afraid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in Netherlands, Germany. One of them is Sci-Fi Records NDR96003.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Be Afraid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NDR96003, GO 9606) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 28117 20 1A1 NDR 96003 and 08 28117 20 1B1 NDR 96003. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Be Afraid 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.