UK
July 16, 1990- Label and catalog number
- 4AD AD 0009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AD 0009 A¹ JA MPORunout etched side A
AD 0009 B¹ MPORunout etched side B
PixiesVelouria
Vinyl pressings
Velouria
by Pixies · 1990
15 pressings8 countriesIndie RockRock
Velouria 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 Velouria
14 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.
UK
July 16, 1990- Label and catalog number
- 4AD BAD 0009
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BAD 0009 A1 MPO JARunout side A, etched
BAD 0009 B1 MPORunout side B, etched
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- 4AD BAD 0009
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
MPO BAD 0009 A¹ JASide A runout
MPO BAD 0009 B¹Side B runout
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED-5476
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
STED-5476A-1 HWRunout Side A [Etched]
STED-5476B-1Runout Side B [Etched]
SRC MASTERDISKRunout Sides A and B [Stamped]
France
July 16, 1990- Label and catalog number
- 4AD 80535
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
006 DMD 6007 A-1side A
006 DMD 6007 B-1side B
Australia
July 23, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records K 101734AD K 10173
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-74561
MX-74562
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | 4AD 90616First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | France | 4ADFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | 4AD RTD 078 T / Rough Trade RTD 078 TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | 4AD RTD 078 T / Rough Trade RTD 078 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | Spain | Grabaciones Accidentales 1GA-0405-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Grabaciones Accidentales 2GA-0405/1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Grabaciones Accidentales 1GA-0405 / Grabaciones Accidentales 1GA-0405-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1990 | UK | 4AD BAD 0009First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1990 | US | Elektra ED-5476First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | France | 4AD 80535First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | 4AD AD 0009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | 4AD BAD 0009First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Liberation Records K 10173 / 4AD K 10173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia & New Zealand | Liberation Records X 14865First year12" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | 4AD BAD 000912", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Velouria3:44
- A2Make Believe1:55
- B3I've Been Waiting For You2:48
- B4The Thing2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Velouria are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Velouria are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Velouria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, France, Australia and more. One of them is 4AD AD 0009, released July 16, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Velouria is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AD 0009, BAD 0009, ED-5476, 80535) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AD 0009 A¹ JA MPO and AD 0009 B¹ MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Velouria 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.
