UK
October 8, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Warp Records WAP 6Outer Rhythm WAP 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WAP 6 A2 LYN 27680 M̶P̶O̶Etching A
WAP 6 B3 LYN 27681 M̶P̶O̶ TOWNHOUSEEtching B
Nightmares On WaxAftermath / I'm For Real
Vinyl pressings
Aftermath / I'm For Real
by Nightmares On Wax · 1990
15 pressings5 countriesTechnoElectronic
Aftermath / I'm For Real 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 Aftermath / I'm For Real
13 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
October 8, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Warp Records WAP 6ROuter Rhythm WAP 6R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WAP 6R A1 TOWNHOUSESide A
WAP 6R B1 TOWNHOUSESide B
UK
October 8, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Warp Records WAP 6RROuter Rhythm WAP 6RR
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WAP6RRA1 3 DAMONT TOWNHOUSEA, etched
WAP6RRB1 1 DAMONT Q TOWNHOUSEB, etched
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Warp Records WAP 6Outer Rhythm WAP 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO WAP 6 A2Etchings A
MPO WAP 6 B3 TOWNHOUSEEtchings B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Warp Records WAP 6Outer Rhythm WAP 6
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Warp Records WAP 6RROuter Rhythm WAP 6RR
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
WAP 6RR A1 TOWNHOUSE DAMONT CA
WAP 6 RR B1 TOWNHOUSE DAMONT CB
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.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Belgium | Indisc WAP 1076 / Warp Records WAP 1076First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 150.1113.0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Greece | Graffiti GRMS 4First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | New Music International NMX 430First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Warp Records WAP 6 PFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Warp Records WAP 6 / Outer Rhythm WAP 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Warp Records WAP 6 / Outer Rhythm WAP 6First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Warp Records WAP 6RR / Outer Rhythm WAP 6RRFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Warp Records WAP 6 / Outer Rhythm WAP 6First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Warp Records WAP 6 / Outer Rhythm WAP 612", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | UK | Warp Records WAP 6 / Outer Rhythm WAP 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Warp Records WAP 6R / Outer Rhythm WAP 6RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Warp Records WAP 6RR / Outer Rhythm WAP 6RRFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 150.1113.0First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Warp Records WAP36812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AAftermath
- BI'm For Real
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aftermath / I'm For Real are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Aftermath / I'm For Real are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1990 and 2014.
When was Aftermath / I'm For Real first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Germany, Belgium, Greece and more. One of them is Warp Records WAP 6, released October 8, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Aftermath / I'm For Real is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WAP 6, WAP 6R, WAP 6RR, WAP 6 P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WAP 6 A2 LYN 27680 M̶P̶O̶ and WAP 6 B3 LYN 27681 M̶P̶O̶ TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aftermath / I'm For Real 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.