Italy
December 1999- Label and catalog number
- BXR BXR 1085
- Format
- 12"
PPKSlave To The Rhythm
Vinyl pressings
Slave To The Rhythm
by PPK · 1999
11 pressings3 countriesTechnoHard TranceTranceElectronic
Slave To The Rhythm was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Slave To The Rhythm
5 pressings came out in 1999, the album's first year, in 3 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
1999- Label and catalog number
- BXR BXR 1085
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
BXR 1085 ASide A
BXR 1085 BSide B
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- Nukleuz NUK P 0168
- Format
- 12", Single Sided
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- Nukleuz NUKP 0168
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, White Label, 45 RPM
Germany
1999- Label and catalog number
- BXR BXRG 1085-12
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BXRG 1085-12 A SST 45 UPMRunout A side, hand etched
BXRG 1085-12 B SST 33 UPMRunout B side, hand etched
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.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Germany | BXR BXRG 1085-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Italy | BXR BXR 1085First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | Nukleuz NUK P 0168First year12", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| 1999 | UK | Nukleuz NUKP 0168First year12", Single Sided, White Label, 45 RPM | 12", Single Sided, White Label, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Italy | BXR BXR 1085First year12" | 12" |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | BXR BXRG 1085A - 1212" | 12" |
| 2000 | Germany | Zeitgeist / Universal12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2000 | Germany | BXR BXRG 1085R-1212" | 12" |
| 2000 | Germany | BXR BXRG 1011-1212" | 12" |
| 2000 | Germany | Zeitgeist12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Germany | BXR BXRG 1219-1212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Slave To The Rhythm (Mauro Picotto Mix)7:24
- A2Slave To The Rhythm (Edit Mix)3:42
- B1The Rhythm5:49
- B2Slave To The Rhythm (C.R.W. Mix)5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Slave To The Rhythm are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Slave To The Rhythm are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1999 and 2000.
When was Slave To The Rhythm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Italy, UK, Germany. One of them is BXR BXR 1085, released December 1999.
How do I tell if my copy of Slave To The Rhythm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BXR 1085, NUK P 0168, NUKP 0168, BXRG 1085-12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Slave To The Rhythm 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.