Italy
2004- Label and catalog number
- Oxyd Records OX5132
- Format
- 12"
Olav BasoskiWaterman
Vinyl pressings
Waterman
by Olav Basoski · 2004
12 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Waterman was first pressed on vinyl in 2004. 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 Waterman
1 pressing came out in 2004, 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.
2000s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX5132First year12" | 12" |
| 2005 | UK | Positiva 12TIVDJX-22412", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | Positiva 12TIVDJ22412", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | Positiva 12OLAV 00112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | Positiva 12TIV-22412", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2005 | UK | Positiva 12OLAV 00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2005 | UK | Positiva 12OLAV 00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2005 | Germany | Alphabet City ALPH 0046-612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2005 | Netherlands | Rootz Records RTZ01512" | 12" |
| 2005 | Spain | Cassagrande CSG-1240MX12" | 12" |
| 2005 | UK | Positiva 12TIV-22412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2006 | France | Universal Licensing Music (ULM) 983 587-612" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AWaterman (Flower Power Remix)
- BWaterman (Original Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waterman are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Waterman are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2004 and 2006.
When was Waterman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in Italy. One of them is Oxyd Records OX5132.
How do I tell if my copy of Waterman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OX5132) 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 Waterman 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.