Italy
December 1993- Label and catalog number
- Désastre Records DES 9303
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Roland BrantNuclear Sun
Vinyl pressings
Nuclear Sun
by Roland Brant · 1993
11 pressings5 countriesProgressive TranceElectronic
Nuclear Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Nuclear Sun
3 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
Italy
1993- Label and catalog number
- Désastre Records DES 9302
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Spain
1993- Label and catalog number
- Max Music NM791MX
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
NM-791-MX-A IN3 DMM.Side A
NM-791-MX-B IN3 DMM.Side B
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Italy | Désastre Records DES 9302First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | Désastre Records DES 930212", White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1993 | Spain | Max Music NM791MXFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | Italy | Désastre Records DES 9303First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | Désastre Records DES 930312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1994 | France | On The Beat OTB 2234-612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | UK | Virtual Trance VTX 00112" | 12" |
| 1996 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8380-1212" | 12" |
| 1996 | Italy | Désastre Records DES 960312", Single, Stereo | 12", Single, Stereo |
| 1996 | Italy | Désastre Records DES 960312", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1996 | UK | ZYX Records PROMO 013-1212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANuclear Sun (Trans Version)5:36
- BNuclear Sun (Beat Version)5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nuclear Sun are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Nuclear Sun are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1993 and 1996.
When was Nuclear Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Italy, Spain. One of them is Désastre Records DES 9303, released December 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Nuclear Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DES 9303, DES 9302, NM791MX) 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 Nuclear Sun 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.