US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Contagious Records CMC-1011
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Mysterious Times
by Sash! · 1998
17 pressings5 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
Mysterious Times was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Mysterious Times
17 pressings came out in 1998, the album's first year, in 5 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
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records LEISURE9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12 MULTY 40 P
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
JA 12 MULTY 40 P A -01-1 - 1A side runout
12 MULTY 40P B - 01 - 1 -B side runout
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY40PX
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JA 12 MULTY40P X A- ̷0̷1̷-̷1̷-̷ 2 2-1A side runout etched/stamped
12 MULTY 40PX B-01-1-B side runout stamped
JA 12 MULTY 40P X C-01-1-C side runout etched/stamped
12 MULTY 40 PXD-1-1-D side runout stamped
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY40P
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 MULTY 40 P A-01-1- | JASide A runout, stamped/etched
12 MULTY 40 P B-01-1-Side B runout, stamped
Belgium
1998- Label and catalog number
- Byte Records 039808-12
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Belgium | Byte Records 039808-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Belgium | Byte Records BY 039809-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Belgium | Byte Records BYTE 059808-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Germany | X-IT Records X-IT 048First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | MightyFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Mighty M1003-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1998 | Germany | Club Tools 0064920CLUFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | X-IT Records X-IT 048RFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | X-IT Records X-IT 048First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Italy | No Colors NC 0054 MXFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | No Colors NC 0054 MXFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | No Colors NC 0055 MXFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY40PXFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY40PFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records LEISURE9First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
Tracklist
- A1Mysterious Times (Todd's Club Mix)6:53
- A2Mysterious Times (Tee's Dub)5:22
- B1Mysterious Times (Viper Club Mix)5:29
- B2Mysterious Times (Viper Instrumental Mix)5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mysterious Times are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Mysterious Times are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Mysterious Times first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in US, UK, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Contagious Records CMC-1011.
How do I tell if my copy of Mysterious Times is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CMC-1011, LEISURE9, 12 MULTY 40 P, 12MULTY40PX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mysterious Times 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.
