UK & Europe
September 28, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Wildcard CARDX 3Polydor 863 671-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CARDX 3-A-1 SNA #Runout groove A
CARDX 3 B-1 #Runout groove B
Nu ColoursPower
Vinyl pressings
Power
by Nu Colours · 1992
11 pressings4 countriesHouseGarage HouseProgressive HouseElectronic
Power was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Power
5 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 3 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
September 28, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Wildcard CARDX3DJ1 / CARDX3DJ2Wildcard CARDX 3 DJ1 / CARDX 3 DJ2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Gatefold
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Wildcard CARDX3DJ2
- Format
- 12", Promo
Europe
September 28, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 863 671-1Wildcard cardx 3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
863 671-1-ASide A runout
863 671-1-BSide B runout
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Wildcard CARD 3Wildcard 863 670-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CARD 3 A1 [sna logo]A side runout, etched, SNA logo stamped
CARD 3 B1 [sna logo]B side runout, etched, SNA logo stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Wildcard CARD 3 / Wildcard 863 670-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Wildcard CARDX3DJ2First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Europe | Polydor 863 671-1 / Wildcard cardx 3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Wildcard CARDX3DJ1 / CARDX3DJ2 / Wildcard CARDX 3 DJ1 / CARDX 3 DJ2First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Wildcard CARDX 3 / Polydor 863 671-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | UK | Wildcard CARDX5 / Polydor 859 981-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Wildcard CARD 57", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Wildcard CARDX 5DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Polydor 859 981-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Polydor 859 981-1DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Polydor PRO 1069-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Power (Rude Mix)
- A2Power (Garage Mix)
- B1Fallin Down (Paul Gotel Mix)
- B2Fallin Down (Dub Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Power are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Power are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1992 and 1993.
When was Power first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK & Europe, UK, Europe. One of them is Wildcard CARDX 3, released September 28, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Power is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CARDX 3, CARDX3DJ1 / CARDX3DJ2, CARDX3DJ2, 863 671-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CARDX 3-A-1 SNA # and CARDX 3 B-1 #. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Power 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.