US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Liquid Groove LG 0018
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
LG0018 AEtched Runout Side A
LG0018-BEtched Runout Side B
SaucermenAquarius
Vinyl pressings
Aquarius
by Saucermen · 1998
11 pressings6 countriesTranceElectronic
Aquarius 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 Aquarius
1 pressing came out in 1998, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Liquid Groove LG 0018First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1999 | Belgium | Xtra Nova XN 475612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Belgium | Yeti Records YR 996112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Belgium | Yeti Records YR 996112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1999 | France | Omnisounds 305 136-612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1999 | Germany | Marc et Claude's MECL 9903-612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | Spain | Serial Killer Vinyl SK-00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Germany | Marc et Claude's MEC0312", White Label | 12", White Label |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Spain | Not On Label (Saucermen Self-released) Frx 0312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Italy | Fonica Records FNX 00312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label SAU 00512", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AAquarius (Club Mix)7:52
- B1Flux6:28
- B2Strange Cargo6:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aquarius are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Aquarius are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1998 and 2000.
When was Aquarius first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in US. One of them is Liquid Groove LG 0018.
How do I tell if my copy of Aquarius is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LG 0018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LG0018 A and LG0018-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aquarius 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.