Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records KOS 014
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KOS 014-12-A1
KOS 014-12-B1
Phil FuldnerThe Final (The Captain Future Theme)
Vinyl pressings
The Final (The Captain Future Theme)
by Phil Fuldner · 1998
12 pressings4 countriesProgressive HouseTech HouseElectronic
The Final (The Captain Future Theme) was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 The Final (The Captain Future Theme)
11 pressings came out in 1998, 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.
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Superfly SUPERFLY 10009
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records KOS 014 R
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records KOS 014
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KOS 014-12-A1Runout A side, hand engraved
KOS 014-12-B1Runout B side, hand engraved
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Superfly SUPERFLY 10009
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records FINAL1Logic Records FINAL1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MPO FINAL 1 A1=FINAL 1Runout Side A
MPO ROBBIE 1 =FINAL 1BRunout Side B
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | France | BMG France 74321584411First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS 014First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Superfly SUPERFLY 10009First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS 014 RFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Superfly SUPERFLY 10009First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS 014First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1998 | Italy | Movimento 74321 57160 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Kosmo Records FINAL2 / Logic Records FINAL2First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Kosmo Records FINAL1 / Logic Records FINAL1First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Kosmo Records FINAL1 / Logic Records FINAL1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | UK | Kosmo Records FINAL2 / Logic Records FINAL2First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Logic Records 74321 65386 1 / BMG 74321 65386 112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Final (New Clubmix)8:40
- BThe Final (Original Extended)7:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Final (The Captain Future Theme) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Final (The Captain Future Theme) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1998 and 1999.
When was The Final (The Captain Future Theme) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Germany, UK, France, Italy. One of them is Kosmo Records KOS 014.
How do I tell if my copy of The Final (The Captain Future Theme) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KOS 014, SUPERFLY 10009, KOS 014 R, FINAL1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KOS 014-12-A1 and KOS 014-12-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Final (The Captain Future Theme) 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.