Vinyl pressings
by Paul van Dyk · 2003
Time Of Our Lives / Connected was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 2003, 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.
12TIVDJ 196 A-1-1 PSRunout A side, machine stamped
12TIVDJ 196 AA-1-1 PSRunout B side, machine stamped
B386180-01 A1Runout A side, hand etched
B386180-01 B1Runout B side, hand etched
B385871-01 A3 MK
B385871-01 B3 MK
12TIVDJ 196 A-1-1 PSSide A runout, stamped
12TIVDJ 196 AA-1-1 PSSide AA runout, stamped
9225-0 A MJSSide A Etching
9225-0 BSide B Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Canada | Popular Records POP 4258First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | Germany | Vandit RecordsFirst year12", White Label, 45 RPM | 12", White Label, 45 RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Positiva 12TIVDJX196First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Positiva 12TIVDJ196First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Positiva 12TIVDJX196First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Positiva 12TIVDJ 196First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | US | Mute 9225-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | Germany | Vandit Records VANDIT 028First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Netherlands | ID&T 7007355First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Positiva 12TIV 196 / Positiva 07243 5 53143 6 9First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Positiva 12TIVX-196First year12" | 12" |
11 vinyl pressings of Time Of Our Lives / Connected are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in Germany, UK, US, Netherlands and more. One of them is Vandit Records VANDIT 028, released August 14, 2003.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VANDIT 028, 12TIV 196, 12TIVX-196, 12TIVDJ 196) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12TIVDJ 196 A-1-1 PS and 12TIVDJ 196 AA-1-1 PS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
