France
1988- Label and catalog number
- N.E.W Musidisc 100931
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
100 931 A MPO
100 931 B MPO
Ronnie MontroseThe Speed Of Sound
Vinyl pressings
The Speed Of Sound
by Ronnie Montrose · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesHard RockRock
The Speed Of Sound 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 The Speed Of Sound
7 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Enigma D1-73323Enigma D11G-73323
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-SP D1-1-73323 G-1 [Allied logo] B-30292-G1 △19526 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 𝓔 1-2 SP 0-1Etched side A, except MASTERED BY CAPITOL & Allied logo stamped
AL-SP D1-2-73323 G-1 [Allied logo] B-30293-G1 △19526-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL 𝓔 1-2 SP 0-1Etched side B, except MASTERED BY CAPITOL & Allied logo stamped
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Enigma D1-73323Enigma D11G-73323
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
D1-1-73323 G-1 [Allied logo] B-30292-G1 △19526 MASTERED BY CAPITOL C____ 1-1Side A Runout
D1-1-73323 G-1 [Allied logo] B-30293-G1 △19526-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL C____ 1-1Side B Runout
73323-ASide A Label
73323-BSide B Label
Canada
March 1, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Enigma DI 73323
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 01-73323Enigma D11G-73323
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D1-1-73323 G-1 O B-30292-G1 19526Side A, etched
D1-2-73323 G-1 OB-30293-G1 19526-XSide B, etched
Netherlands
1988- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 3323-1
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Enigma 01-73323 / Enigma D11G-73323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Enigma R 182499 / Enigma D1-73323LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1988 | France | N.E.W Musidisc 100931First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Enigma 3323-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Enigma 3323-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Enigma D1-73323 / Enigma D11G-73323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Enigma D1-73323 / Enigma D11G-73323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Enigma DI 73323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Netherlands | GWR Records GWLP53LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | JDC Records 3323160LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mach 14:25
- A2Black Box4:35
- A3Hyper-Thrust3:25
- A4Monolith3:12
- A5Zero G4:10
- B1Telstar3:08
- B2Sidewinder3:52
- B3Windshear4:15
- B4VTOL3:00
- B5Outer Marker Inbound4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Speed Of Sound are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Speed Of Sound are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 2012.
When was The Speed Of Sound first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France, US, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is N.E.W Musidisc 100931.
How do I tell if my copy of The Speed Of Sound is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100931, D1-73323, DI 73323, 01-73323) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 100 931 A MPO and 100 931 B MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Speed Of Sound 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.