Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 654815 6CBS Dance Pool 654815 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 654815 20 1A1 ARunout side A
12 654815 20 1B1 ARunout side B
12-654815-20Computer number on cover
12-654815-20-1Label side A
Vinyl pressings
The Omen (Part 1)
by Mysterious Art · 1989
17 pressings6 countriesSynth-popEuro HouseElectronic
The Omen (Part 1) 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.
How to spot a first pressing of The Omen (Part 1)
17 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 654966 8CBS Dance Pool 654966 8
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 654966 20 1A1 ARunout side A
12 654966 20 1B1 ARunout side B
12-654966-20-1Label side A
12-654966-20-2Label side B
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 654815 0CBS Dance Pool 654815 0
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12-654815-01-1 AI SSTRunout side A
12-654815-01-2 IBI SSTRunout side B
12-654815-01-1Label side A
12-654815-01-2Label side B
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 654815 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12-654815-21-1AI SSTRunout side A, variant 1
12-654815-21-2/2 2B1 SSTRunout side B, variant 1
12-654815-21-1 A 1 SST ARunout side A, variant 2
12-654815-21-2̶ 1B1 SST ARunout side B, variant 2
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 654815 6CBS Dance Pool 654815 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 654815 20 1A1 BRunout side A, variant 1
12 654815 20 1A1 CRunout side B, variant 1
12 654815 20 1A1 DRunout side A, variant 2
12 654815 20 1B1 DRunout side B, variant 2
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 12 654966 20
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
12 654966 20 1A1Runout side A
12 654966 20 1B1Runout side B
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.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 654815 7 / CBS Dance Pool CBS 654815 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | CBS CBS 654815 8First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | France | CBS SAMP 1359First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | France | CBS CBS 654815 5First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | France | CBS 654815 9 / CBS Dance Pool 654815 9First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS 654815 6 / CBS Dance Pool 654815 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS 654966 8 / CBS Dance Pool 654966 8First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS 654815 0 / CBS Dance Pool 654815 0First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS CBS 654815 8First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS 654815 6 / CBS Dance Pool 654815 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS 12 654966 20First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS 654815 6 / CBS Dance Pool 654815 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2231First year7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS CBS 654815 8First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | CBS 654966 7First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AThe Omen (Part 1) (Remix) (Radio Version)4:10
- BThe Omen (Part 1) (Remix) (Instrumental Short Version)3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Omen (Part 1) are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Omen (Part 1) are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Omen (Part 1) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is CBS 654815 6.
How do I tell if my copy of The Omen (Part 1) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 654815 6, 654966 8, 654815 0, CBS 654815 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 654815 20 1A1 A and 12 654815 20 1B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Omen (Part 1) 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.