UK & Europe
January 7, 1991- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FX 149FFRR FX149
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FX 149 A-1U-1-1Stamped, Side A
FX 149 B-1U-1-1Stamped, Side B
FX 149ACenter Label, Side A
FX 149BCenter Label, Side B
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Vinyl pressings
III
by Orbital · 1991
10 pressings5 countriesTechnoHouseAcidElectronic
III was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 III
9 pressings came out in 1991, 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 & Europe
January 7, 1991- Label and catalog number
- FFRR F 149FFRR F149
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F 149 A-1U-1- Q2Stamped, Side A
F 149 B-1U-1-Q1Stamped, Side B
UK
January 7, 1991- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXR 149FFRR 869 281-1
- Format
- 12", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FXR 149 A-1U-1-1Stamped, Side A
FXR 149 B-1U-1-1Stamped, Side B
UK
January 7, 1991- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXR 149FFRR 869 281-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FXR 149 A-1U-1-1Stamped, Side A
FXR 149 B-1U-1-1Stamped, Side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXDJ 149
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
FXDJ-149-A-1 MTEtched, Side A
FXDJ-149-B-1 MT PA4847Etched, Side B
Europe
January 7, 1991- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 869 279-1FFRR FX149
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
869 279 1 S1 = 1 670 07 1 12Stamped, Side A
869 279 1 S2 = 1 670 07 1 12Stamped, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australasia | FFRR 869 278-7 / London Records 869 278-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 869 278-7 / FFRR F149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | London Records 2146First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 149First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | FFRR 869 279-1 / FFRR FX149First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | FFRR FXR 149 / FFRR 869 281-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | FFRR FXR 149 / FFRR 869 281-1First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | FFRR FX 149 / FFRR FX149First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | FFRR F 149 / FFRR F149First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | London Records 214612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Satan
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of III are there?
10 vinyl pressings of III are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was III first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK & Europe, UK, Europe, Australasia and more. One of them is FFRR FX 149, released January 7, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of III is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FX 149, F 149, FXR 149, FXDJ 149) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FX 149 A-1U-1-1 and FX 149 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is III 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.
