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Vinyl pressings

Pianonegro

by Pianonegro · 1990

16 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic

Pianonegro was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Pianonegro

15 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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.

Italy

1990
Label and catalog number
DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 00.18
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

DWA 00.18 ASide A, Hand Etched

DWA 00.18 BSide B, Hand Etched

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Italy

1990
Label and catalog number
DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 00.13DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 0013
Format
12", 45 RPM
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US

May 17, 1990
Label and catalog number
Hillbilly House Records
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
Runout / matrix

MB-90018-THIS F/W CSB ♪ ♪ 1-1A-Side Runout Etching

MB-90018-THAT F/W CSB ♪ ♪ 1-1B-Side Runout Etching

SRCRunout Stamp Each Side

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UK

June 1990
Label and catalog number
Epic 656081 7
Format
7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Runout / matrix

656081 . 7 . A1 2 ∴Runout stamped side A

656081 . 7 . B.1 1 ∴Runout stamped side B

656081 7 A*Label side A

656081 7 B*Label side B

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UK

July 1990
Label and catalog number
Epic 656081 6
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

656081 6 A1 ₍ ₎Side A

656081 6 B1Side B

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UK

September 1990
Label and catalog number
Epic 656081 8
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

6560818 A1 <Side A

6560818 B2Side B

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 16 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1990s16 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990BrazilCBS 51308First year12", Single, Promo · Promo12", Single, Promo · Promo
1990EuropeEpic 656081 6First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990EuropeEpic 656081 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1990ItalyDWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 00.18First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990ItalyDWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 00.13 / DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 0013First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990SpainMetropol Records MRP -121-MXFirst year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990SpainMetropol Records MRP-121-PROMOFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo
1990UKCBS Dance Division 656081 8 / Epic 656081 8First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1990USHillbilly House Records HB 90018First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1990USHillbilly House Records HB 90018First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1990USHillbilly House RecordsFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
1990UKEpic 656081 7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Stereo
1990UKEpic 656081 6First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990AustraliaEpic 656081 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single12", 45 RPM, Single
1990UKEpic 656081 8First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
All 16 pressings from the 1990s

Tracklist

  1. APianonegro (Long Mix)7:06
  2. B1Pianonegro (Radio Edit)3:40
  3. B2Pianonegro (Negrogroove)3:30

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Pianonegro are there?

16 vinyl pressings of Pianonegro are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1990 and 1999.

When was Pianonegro first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Italy, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 00.18.

How do I tell if my copy of Pianonegro is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DWA 00.18, DWA 00.13, 656081 7, 656081 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DWA 00.18 A and DWA 00.18 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Pianonegro 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.

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