Canada
1999- Label and catalog number
- M_nus ORANGE
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut · Blue Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MINUS / ORANGE1 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ .Runout side A
ORANGE / MINUS1 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ .Runout side B
Richie HawtinMinus Orange
Vinyl pressings
Minus Orange
by Richie Hawtin · 1999
10 pressings2 countriesTechnoElectronic
Minus Orange 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 Minus Orange
8 pressings came out in 1999, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1999- Label and catalog number
- M_nus M_NUS ORANGE
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut · Orange Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
ORANGE / MINUSRunout Side A
MINUS / ORANGERunout Side B
Canada
1999- Label and catalog number
- M_nus M_NUS ORANGE
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut · White Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
ORANGE / MINUSRunout Side A
MINUS / ORANGERunout Side B
Canada
1999- Label and catalog number
- M_nus ORANGE
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut · White Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MINUS / ORANGE THE EXCHANGE - NiLZRunout side A
ORANGE / MINUS¹ THE EXCHANGE - NiLZRunout side B
Canada
1999- Label and catalog number
- M_nus M_NUS ORANGE
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut · Orange Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
ORANGE / MINUS¹ THE EXCHANGE — NiLZ .Etchings side A
MINUS / ORANGE¹ THE EXCHANGE — NiLZ .Etchings side B
Canada
1999- Label and catalog number
- M_nus M_NUS ORANGE
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut · White sleeve
- Runout / matrix
NILZ - THE EXCHANGEEtchings side A
NILZ - THE EXCHANGEEtchings side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Unknown | M_nus ORANGEFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Special Cut, White Label · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Special Cut, White Label · Limited |
| 1999 | Canada | M_nus ORANGEFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut |
| 1999 | Canada | M_nus M_NUS ORANGEFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut |
| 1999 | Canada | M_nus M_NUS ORANGEFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut |
| 1999 | Canada | M_nus ORANGEFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut |
| 1999 | Canada | M_nus M_NUS ORANGEFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut |
| 1999 | Canada | M_nus M_NUS ORANGEFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut |
| 1999 | Europe | M_nus ORANGEFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | M_nus12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Special Cut, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Special Cut, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited |
| ? | Canada | M_nus ORANGE12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut |
Tracklist
- A1Untitled6:44
- A2Untitled3:52
- B1Untitled6:41
- B2Untitled4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Minus Orange are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Minus Orange are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Minus Orange first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Canada, Europe. One of them is M_nus ORANGE.
How do I tell if my copy of Minus Orange is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ORANGE, M_NUS ORANGE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MINUS / ORANGE1 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ . and ORANGE / MINUS1 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ .. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Minus Orange 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.