Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7243 8 91011 7 1Real World Records PGS 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
115591-A1Side A
115591-B1Side B
Peter GabrielSteam
Vinyl pressings
Steam
by Peter Gabriel · 1992
11 pressings5 countriesDowntempoElectronic
Steam 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 Steam
5 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 4 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Virgin PGS 8
- Format
- 7", Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
PGSDJ 8AB-01-01-1-Q2Side A runout groove etching
PGS 8-B-1-1-Q2Side B runout groove etching
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEFS7-19145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GEFS7-19145-A-GL1-DMM TD Precision 1 - 2Runout, side A, etched Variant 1
GEFS7-19145-B-GL1-DMM TD Precision 1 - 0Runout, side B, etched Variant 1
GEFS7-19145-A-GL1-DMM TD Precision 1 - 1Runout, side A, etched Variant 2
GEFS7-19145-B-GL1-DMM TD Precision 1 - 1Runout, side B, etched Variant 2
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records PRO-A-4488Geffen Records PRO A 4488
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP 1-1 PRO-A-4488-A-SRI-DMM Precision TDSide A hand-printed
SP 1-1 PRO-A-4488-B-SRI-DMM Precision TDSide B hand-printed
France
1992- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 95164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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 | Virgin 7243 8 91011 7 1 / Real World Records PGS 8First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | France | Virgin 95164First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Virgin PGS 8First year7", Single, Jukebox | 7", Single, Jukebox |
| 1992 | US | Geffen Records PRO-A-4488 / Geffen Records PRO A 4488First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Geffen Records GEFS7-19145First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Italy | Real World Records 7243 8 91027 6 5 / Virgin 7243 8 91027 6 512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Real World Records PGST 812 / Virgin 7243 8 91027 6 512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Virgin12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1993 | UK | Real World Records PGS 8 / Real World Records 115 5917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Real World Records PGSDJ 8 / Virgin PGSDJ 87", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Real World Records PGS 8 / Real World Records 115 5917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASteam6:01
- BGames Without Frontiers (Massive / DB Remix)5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Steam are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Steam are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 1993.
When was Steam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Europe, UK, US, France. One of them is Virgin 7243 8 91011 7 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Steam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 8 91011 7 1, PGS 8, GEFS7-19145, PRO-A-4488) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 115591-A1 and 115591-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Steam 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.
