US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Warehouse Records WR005
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
WR 005 A SUNSHINE N.Y.C.Runout side A
WR 005 B SUNSHINE N.Y.C.Runout side B
Ron TrentAltered States (Original Plates)
Vinyl pressings
Altered States (Original Plates)
by Ron Trent · 1990
12 pressings3 countriesHouseTechnoElectronic
Altered States (Original Plates) 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 Altered States (Original Plates)
1 pressing came out in 1990, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Warehouse Records WR005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Warehouse Records WR 00512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Djax-Up-Beats DJAX-UP-160 / Warehouse Records DJAX-UP-16012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Netherlands | Djax-Up-Beats DJAX-UP-160 / Warehouse Records DJAX-UP-16012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| 2004 | Belgium | Bonzai Classics BC-2004-04312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2008 | US | Prescription Classic Recordings PCR0212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered |
| 2008 | US | Prescription Classic Recordings PCR0212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | US | Prescription Classic Recordings PCR0212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | US | Prescription Classic Recordings PCR0212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Prescription Classic Recordings PCR00412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2012 | US | Prescription Classic Recordings PCR0212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Prescription Classic Recordings PCR0412", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The Afterlife8:50
- A2Making Love6:40
- BAltered States (Original Full Length Mix)13:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Altered States (Original Plates) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Altered States (Original Plates) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 2012.
When was Altered States (Original Plates) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US. One of them is Warehouse Records WR005.
How do I tell if my copy of Altered States (Original Plates) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WR005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WR 005 A SUNSHINE N.Y.C. and WR 005 B SUNSHINE N.Y.C.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Altered States (Original Plates) 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.