UK
2000- Label and catalog number
- VC Recordings VCRTDJ 83
- Format
- 12", White Label, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VCRTDJ 83 A-1-1- 1 G CUTMASTER GENERAL @ HMA-side stamped runout etching
VCRTDJ 83 B-1-1- 1B-side stamped runout etching
MutinyThe Virus
Vinyl pressings
The Virus
by Mutiny · 2000
10 pressings4 countriesHouseProgressive HouseElectronic
The Virus was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Virus
1 pressing came out in 2000, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTDJ 83First year12", White Label, 45 RPM | 12", White Label, 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Europe | Labels VISA 865312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Italy | Ultralab 7243 5 46032 6 612" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTDJ9112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTXX 9112", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTXDJ 9112", Single Sided, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTDJ 9112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings VCRT91 / Sunflower Records 72438978796212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTX9112", Single | 12", Single |
| 2002 | France | Virgin 7243546117612" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1The Virus (King Unique Snakecharmer Mix)7:48
- B1The Virus (Dirty Dub)6:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Virus are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Virus are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2000 and 2002.
When was The Virus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in UK. One of them is VC Recordings VCRTDJ 83.
How do I tell if my copy of The Virus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VCRTDJ 83) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VCRTDJ 83 A-1-1- 1 G CUTMASTER GENERAL @ HM and VCRTDJ 83 B-1-1- 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Virus 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.