UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Final Vinyl FVT15
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FVT.15 A2 A PORKY PRIME CUT.A side run-out
FVT.15 B2 A PORKY PRIMER.B side run-out
SASAmber Groove
Vinyl pressings
Amber Groove
by SAS · 1992
11 pressings4 countriesProgressive HouseElectronic
Amber Groove was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Amber Groove
6 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 3 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Final Vinyl S.A.S. PROMO 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
FVT 15 A1 A PORKY PRIME CUTSide A runout etched
FVT 15 B1 A PORKY PRIMERSide B runout etched
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Final Vinyl FVT 15
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo
Country unknown
1992- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label AMBER 001
- Format
- 12", White Label
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Final Vinyl INT 127.045
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- DFC DFC 102
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Unknown | Not On Label AMBER 001First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1992 | Germany | Final Vinyl INT 127.045First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | Italy | DFC DFC 102First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Final Vinyl S.A.S. PROMO 1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Final Vinyl FVT15First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Final Vinyl FVT 15First year12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Liquid Music LQD-3505-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Liquid Music LQD-3505-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DISNT2512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DISNT 2512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Distinct'ive Records DISNT2512", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- Side 1
- AAmber Groove (Toxic Hijack Mix)
- Side 2
- B1Amber Trance
- B2Amber Groove (Respect To The Brook Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amber Groove are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Amber Groove are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1992 and 1997.
When was Amber Groove first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Germany, Italy. One of them is Final Vinyl FVT15.
How do I tell if my copy of Amber Groove is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FVT15, S.A.S. PROMO 1, FVT 15, AMBER 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FVT.15 A2 A PORKY PRIME CUT. and FVT.15 B2 A PORKY PRIMER.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Amber Groove 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.