Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUS 53
- Format
- 7"
Paula AbdulVibeology
Vinyl pressings
Vibeology
by Paula Abdul · 1991
13 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Vibeology 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 Vibeology
8 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.
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUST 53, MX79454
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7-98737
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin America VUSTDJ 53Captive Records VUSTDJ 53
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin DMD 1687Captive Records DMD 1687
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-60927·28·29·30-DMM-1 Kdisc DMM BL 1-1Side A runout etched
ST-DM-60931-32-33-34·35·DMM-1 Kdisc DMM ʙL 1-1Side B runout etched
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin DMD 1768Captive Records DMD 1768
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM 61437-61438-1 I - IRunout side A, etched, SRC stamped
ST-DM-61439-61440-1Runout side B, etched, SRC stamped
ST-DM 61437/61438-SPLabel side A
ST-DM 61439/61440-SPLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Virgin VUS 53First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | Australia | Virgin VUST 53, MX79454First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 114 849 / Virgin VUS 53First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Virgin 614 849First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin America VUSTDJ 53 / Captive Records VUSTDJ 53First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Virgin DMD 1687 / Captive Records DMD 1687First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Virgin DMD 1768 / Captive Records DMD 1768First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Virgin 7-98737First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Philippines | Virgin EP-VRN-8801 / Dyna EMI EP-VRN-880112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Philippines | Dyna EMI VRN- 66617", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | US | Virgin 0-9610712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Virgin America VUST 53 / Captive Records VUST 5312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Virgin America VUS 53 / Virgin America 114 8497", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- 1Vibeology (Jeff & Pete 7" Edit)4:13
- 2Vibeology (Keith Cohen's Vibe The House Dub)5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vibeology are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Vibeology are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Vibeology first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Australia, US, UK, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VUS 53.
How do I tell if my copy of Vibeology is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VUS 53, VUST 53, MX79454, 7-98737, VUSTDJ 53) 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 Vibeology 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.
