Vinyl pressings
by Rozlyne Clarke · 1990
Eddy Steady Go 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.
12 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Ʈ 9 214 Aı [SNA stamped logo]Etched runout side A
Ʈ 9 214 B2 [SNA stamped logo]Etched runout side B
9214/1Printed label side A
9214/2Printed label side B
SUPET-179 A1 DAMONTA etched
SUPET 179 AA-1 DAMONTB etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Belgium | ARS Records 145 713-5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Benelux | ARS 145 713-7 / ARS Records 145 713-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Airplay Records 9214 / Carrere 9214First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Airplay Records 15.005 / Airplay Records 15005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Italy | Bubble BLUX 940First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Bubble BLU 9244First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122469First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Record Records RR-006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Supreme Records SUPET 179First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Atlantic 0-86113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Atlantic DMD 1569First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Italy | Dig It International DMX 1017512", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
13 vinyl pressings of Eddy Steady Go are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1990 and 1994.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in France, US, UK, Belgium and more. One of them is Airplay Records 9214.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9214, 15.005, 0-86113, SUPET 179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Ʈ 9 214 Aı [SNA stamped logo] and Ʈ 9 214 B2 [SNA stamped logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
