Belgium
1995- Label and catalog number
- Natural Born Grooves NBG-02
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MBG-02-AA-Side
MBG-02-BB-Side
03/252.40.18Matrix on label
Natural Born GroovesGroovebird
Vinyl pressings
Groovebird
by Natural Born Grooves · 1995
24 pressings6 countriesProgressive TranceProgressive HouseHouseTrance
Groovebird 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 Groovebird
7 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 4 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 7983-12
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 7983 W-12 A SST 33UPM
ZYX 7983 W-12 B SST 33UPM
Italy
1995- Label and catalog number
- Red Alert RED 019
- Format
- 12"
Italy
1995- Label and catalog number
- Red Alert RED 019/1Red Alert RED 019/2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Italy
1995- Label and catalog number
- Red Alert RED 019/2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Spain
1995- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VENMX 15
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
VENMX-15-A IN3-DMM.Side A
VENMX-15-B IN3-DMM.Side AA
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Belgium | Natural Born Grooves NBG-02First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7983-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7983W-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Italy | Red Alert RED 019First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | Italy | Red Alert RED 019/1 / Red Alert RED 019/2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Italy | Red Alert RED 019/2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 15First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1996 | Belgium | Natural Born Grooves DB-BB112" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | France | Airplay Records 575 401-112" | 12" |
| 1996 | France | Airplay Records 273812", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | Spain | Vendetta Records VEN-MX-15-R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Heat Recordings HEAT00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Heat Recordings HEAT 00212", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1996 | UK | Heat Recordings HEAT00212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Belgium | Natural Born Grooves N.B.G. 0710", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | ZYX Music GDC 0054-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2007 | Spain | GT² GT2 35 N12" | 12" |
| 2007 | Belgium | Natural Born Grooves NBG2007-212", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AGroovebird7:34
- B1Fast "4" Ward5:20
- B2El Disco3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Groovebird are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Groovebird are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1995 and 2007.
When was Groovebird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain. One of them is Natural Born Grooves NBG-02.
How do I tell if my copy of Groovebird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBG-02, ZYX 7983-12, RED 019, RED 019/1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MBG-02-A and MBG-02-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Groovebird 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.