UK
September 1991- Label and catalog number
- Heavenly HVNLP1
- Format
- LP, Album · MPO Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HVN LP1 A1 * - J . T . S - * TOUCHED BY THE HAND OF JOE MEEK MPORunout, side A
HVN LP1 B1 VOD LIVES * - J . T . S - * MPORunout, side B
Saint EtienneFoxbase Alpha
Vinyl pressings
Foxbase Alpha
by Saint Etienne · 1991
10 pressings4 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronicPop
Foxbase Alpha was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Foxbase Alpha
4 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
September 16, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Heavenly HVNLP1
- Format
- LP, Album · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HVN LP1 1A DAMONT ASide A, var. 1
HVN LP1 B1 DAMONT 2Side B, var. 1
HVNLP 1 A1 2 DAMONT BSide A, var. 2
HVNLP 1 B1 2 DAMONT BSide B, var. 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Heavenly HVNLP 1
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
HVN LP 1 A1 * - J.T.S. - * TOUCHED BY THE HAND OF JOE MEEK. MPORunout, side A, etched
HVN LP 1 B1 VOD LIVES * - J.T.S. - * MPORunout, side B, etched
Germany
October 1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7599-26762-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 759 926762-1-A 1Runout side A variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 759 926762-1-B 3Runout side B variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 759 926762-1-A2 3Runout side A variant 2
WMME Alsdorf 759 926762-1-BRunout side B variant 2
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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Heavenly HVNLP 1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Heavenly HVNLP1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | UK | Heavenly HVNLP1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 7599-26762-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Plain Recordings plain 178LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | UK | Heavenly HVNLP 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | UK | Heavenly HVNLP1SEBox Set, Limited Edition, LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided · Limited | Box Set, Limited Edition, LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | Heavenly HVNLP1 / [PIAS] HVNLP1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, CD, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, CD, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Heavenly HVNLP1G / Heavenly HVNLP1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Heavenly HVNLP1W / Heavenly HVNLP1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1This Is Radio Etienne0:43
- A2Only Love Can Break Your Heart4:29
- A3Wilson1:59
- A4Carnt Sleep4:44
- A5Girl VII3:46
- A6Spring3:44
- A7She's The One3:08
- B1Stoned To Say The Least7:42
- B2Nothing Can Stop Us4:21
- B3Etienne Gonna Die1:32
- B4London Belongs To Me3:57
- B5Like The Swallow7:42
- B6Dilworth's Theme0:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Foxbase Alpha are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Foxbase Alpha are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1991 and 2026.
When was Foxbase Alpha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Germany. One of them is Heavenly HVNLP1, released September 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Foxbase Alpha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HVNLP1, HVNLP 1, 7599-26762-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HVN LP1 A1 * - J . T . S - * TOUCHED BY THE HAND OF JOE MEEK MPO and HVN LP1 B1 VOD LIVES * - J . T . S - * MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Foxbase Alpha 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.