Belgium
1995- Label and catalog number
- Natural Born Grooves NBG-01
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NBG 01-A1Side A
NBG 01-B1 9PSide B
Natural Born GroovesForerunner
Vinyl pressings
Forerunner
by Natural Born Grooves · 1995
15 pressings5 countriesProgressive HouseEuro HouseElectronic
Forerunner 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 Forerunner
4 pressings came out in 1995, 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.
Belgium
1995- Label and catalog number
- Assured NORM 002
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
NORM 002 A-01-01-1Runout A Stamped
NORM 002 B-01-01-1Runout B Stamped
Belgium
1995- Label and catalog number
- Assured NORM 002
- Format
- 12", White Label
Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Club Tools edel 0063040CLU
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Belgium | Natural Born Grooves NBG-01First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Belgium | Assured NORM 002First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | Belgium | Assured NORM 002First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1995 | Germany | Club Tools edel 0063040CLUFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Germany | Friends FRIEND 0712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1996 | Germany | Friends FRIEND 0912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1996 | UK | XL Recordings XLT 76 PR12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | XL Recordings XLT 7612", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1996 | UK | XL Recordings XLT 7612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | XL Recordings XLT 7612", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1997 | France | Airplay Records 573 643-145 RPM, 12" | 45 RPM, 12" |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Netherlands | Natural Born Grooves Recordings NBG005D112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Natural Born Grooves Recordings NBG005D212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Natural Born Grooves Recordings NBG 005 D212" | 12" |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Natural Born Grooves Recordings NBG 005 D112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AForerunner6:20
- B1Surface4:10
- B2Pick-Me-Up6:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forerunner are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Forerunner are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1995 and 2002.
When was Forerunner first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Belgium, Germany. One of them is Natural Born Grooves NBG-01.
How do I tell if my copy of Forerunner is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBG-01, NORM 002, edel 0063040CLU) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBG 01-A1 and NBG 01-B1 9P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forerunner 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.