Netherlands
August 19, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm Records RHYTHM 017-5R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
08 30752 20 1A1 195 A|Runout Side A
08 30752 20 1B1 195 ARunout Side B
08-030752-20Labels
SilWindows "The Mixes"
Vinyl pressings
Windows "The Mixes"
by Sil · 1991
12 pressings3 countriesTechnoHouseElectronic
Windows "The Mixes" 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 Windows "The Mixes"
1 pressing came out in 1991, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Netherlands | Rhythm Records RHYTHM 017-5RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Planetary Consciousness PC 9802-612" | 12" |
| 1998 | Netherlands | Work WORK 36 / Work work 3612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 6012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 6012", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1998 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 60R12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1998 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 6012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 60R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 60 R12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | Groove Zone GZ005-612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2009 | Germany | Tiger Records TIGER 9912" | 12" |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Netherlands | Work work01012", Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Windows (Tulio De Vito Mix)6:35
- A2Windows (Original Mix)5:40
- BWindows (Detroit Mix)7:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Windows "The Mixes" are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Windows "The Mixes" are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1991 and 2011.
When was Windows "The Mixes" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Netherlands. One of them is Rhythm Records RHYTHM 017-5R, released August 19, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Windows "The Mixes" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RHYTHM 017-5R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 30752 20 1A1 195 A and 08 30752 20 1B1 195 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Windows "The Mixes" 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.