UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Poisoned Records PSN 002
- Format
- 12"
SilverbackMonkey Lover
Vinyl pressings
Monkey Lover
by Silverback · 2001
10 pressings2 countriesProgressive HouseElectronic
Monkey Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Monkey Lover
7 pressings came out in 2001, 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
2001- Label and catalog number
- Poisoned Records PSN 002
- Format
- 12", White Label · Stickered
UK
December 2001- Label and catalog number
- Serious Records SERR036T1PRO
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Serious Records MONKEY01PRO
- Format
- 12", Promo
Germany
2001- Label and catalog number
- Randgruppe rand 001-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
2001- Label and catalog number
- Randgruppe RAND 001-1 R
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Germany | Randgruppe rand 001-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | ZeitgeistFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Germany | Randgruppe RAND 001-1 RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | UK | Serious Records MONKEY01PROFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Poisoned Records PSN 002First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Poisoned Records PSN 002First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2001 | UK | Serious Records SERR036T1PROFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Germany | Zeitgeist12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Germany | Zeitgeist12" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Randgruppe RAND 001-112", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AMonkey Lover (Sharp Hammerhead Mix)
- B1Monkey Lover (Original 12" Mix)
- B2Monkey Lover (Sharp Mental Monkey Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monkey Lover are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Monkey Lover are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2001 and 2002.
When was Monkey Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK, Germany. One of them is Poisoned Records PSN 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Monkey Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PSN 002, SERR036T1PRO, MONKEY01PRO, rand 001-1) 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 Monkey Lover 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.