UK & Europe
July 11, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Chapter 22 PWEI 12001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO PWEI 12001 A1Runout side A
MPO PWEI 12001 B1Runout side B
PWEI 12001ALabel side A
PWEI 12001BLabel side B
Pop Will Eat ItselfDef.Con One
Vinyl pressings
Def.Con One
by Pop Will Eat Itself · 1988
11 pressings5 countriesSynth-popAlternative RockIndie RockElectronic
Def.Con One was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Def.Con One
9 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
July 1, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Chapter 22 PWEI 12001
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PWEI 12001 A1 MPOSide A etched runout
PWEI 12001 B1 MPOSide B etched runout
UK
July 11, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Chapter 22 PWEI 001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PWEI 001 A1 MPOA run-out, etched
PWEI A2 001 B1 MPOB run-out, etched, A2 scratched out
UK
July 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Chapter 22 PWEI L12001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWEIL 12001 A1 ̶M̶P̶O̶ DAMONTRunout, etched, side A
PWEIL 12001 B1 ̶M̶P̶O̶ DAMONTRunout, etched, side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Chapter 22 P.W.E.I. 001
- Format
- 7", Promo, White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
PWELL 001 A1Same both sides
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Possum Records 104943
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Possum Records 104943First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Possum Records TDS 496First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 040First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Chapter 22 PWEI 001 / Chapter 22 PWEI 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Chapter 22 P.W.E.I. 001First year7", Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Chapter 22 PWEI 1200112", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | UK | Chapter 22 PWEI 1200112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | UK | Chapter 22 PWEI 12001First year12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Chapter 22 PWEI 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Chapter 22 PWEI 12001First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Chapter 22 PWEI L12001First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADef.Con One (12" Version)4:40
- B1Inside.You2:38
- B2She's.Surreal4:20
- B3Hit.The.Hi.Tech.Groove5:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Def.Con One are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Def.Con One are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Def.Con One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK & Europe, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Chapter 22 PWEI 12001, released July 11, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Def.Con One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWEI 12001, PWEI 001, PWEI L12001, P.W.E.I. 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO PWEI 12001 A1 and MPO PWEI 12001 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Def.Con One 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.