US
1990- Label and catalog number
- RCA 2803-1-RDABDeconstruction 2803-1-RDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
N-JoiAnthem
Vinyl pressings
Anthem
by N-Joi · 1990
12 pressings4 countriesHouseTechnoElectronic
Anthem was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Anthem
1 pressing came out in 1990, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | RCA 2803-1-RDAB / Deconstruction 2803-1-RDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | BMG PB 444457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Deconstruction PT 4444612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | UK | Deconstruction PB 444457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Deconstruction PB 444457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | US | RCA 2836-1-RD / Deconstruction 2836-1-RD12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Deconstruction PT 44446DJ12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Deconstruction PT 44446 / RCA PT 4444612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | US | Logic Records LUS 032 / Logic Records 79591-59034-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | Logic Records LUS 032 / Logic Records LGDJ-59034-112", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | S12 S12DJ-05812", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2004 | UK | S12 S12DJ05812", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- Other Side
- A1Anthem (The Original Mix)4:05
- A2Anthem (The Mafia Mix)4:50
- This Side
- B1Anthem (The Six Day Nightmare Mix)4:28
- B2Malfunction4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anthem are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Anthem are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1990 and 2004.
When was Anthem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US. One of them is RCA 2803-1-RDAB.
How do I tell if my copy of Anthem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2803-1-RDAB) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anthem 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.