UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFRXR 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FFRXR 12 A-1̷U̷-̷1̷-̷ 13U-1-1Side A runout stamped
FFRXR 12 B-1̷U̷-̷1̷-̷ 1 3U-1-1Side B runout stamped
ZPMSC 11739Side A labels
ZPMSC 11635Side B labels
Simon HarrisHere Comes That Sound
Vinyl pressings
Here Comes That Sound
by Simon Harris · 1988
20 pressings7 countriesAcid HouseHouseElectronic
Here Comes That Sound was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Here Comes That Sound
20 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFRX 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FFRX 12 A-1U-1-1Runout Groove A, machine stamped variant 1
FFRX 12 B-1U-1-2Runout Groove B, machine stamped variant 1
(FFR crossed thru FFRX 12 A-1U-1-1Runout Groove A, machine stamped variant 2
FFRX 12 B-3U-1-1Runout Groove B, machine stamped variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFR 12FFRR 886 343-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FFR 12 A-1U-1-1A-Side - Stamped
FFR 12 B-1U-1-1B-Side - Stamped
FFR 12-AA-Side Label
FFR 12-BB-Side Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFRX 12FFRR 886 343-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FFRX 12 A-3U-1-1A-Side Runout (Stamped)
FFRX 12 B-3U-1-1B-Side Runout (Stamped)
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFR 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Silver Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
FFR 12 A-1U-1-Q2A-Side - Stamped
FFR 12 B-1U-1-Q3B-Side - Stamped
FFR 12A-Side Label
FFR 12B-Side Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFR 12FFRR 886 343-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hard Paper Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
FFR 12 A-1U-1-1Side A, Stamped
FFR 12 B-1U-1-1Side B, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Belgium | Indisc MOL 30012First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Belgium | Indisc MOL 30012 / FFRR MOL 30012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | London Records 886 413-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | FFRR 886 343-1 / Metronome 886 343-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | FFRR FFRX 12 / FFRR 886 343-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1988 | Germany | FFRR 886 343-7 / Metronome 886 343-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | London Records 886 343-7 / FFRR 886 343-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFRXR 12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFRX 12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFRXDJ 12First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFR 12 / FFRR 886 343-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFRXRDJ 12 / FFRR FFRXR 12First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFRX 12 / FFRR 886 343-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFR 12First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFR 12 / FFRR 886 343-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Here Comes That Sound (Perfect Beat Mix)6:10
- A2Here Comes That Sound (Acid Fingers Breakdown)2:50
- B1Only A Demo (Acid Fingers Rap Session)5:00
- B2Only A Demo (Acid Fingers Instrumental)4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Here Comes That Sound are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Here Comes That Sound are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Here Comes That Sound first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is FFRR FFRXR 12.
How do I tell if my copy of Here Comes That Sound is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FFRXR 12, FFRX 12, FFR 12, FFRXDJ 12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FFRXR 12 A-1̷U̷-̷1̷-̷ 13U-1-1 and FFRXR 12 B-1̷U̷-̷1̷-̷ 1 3U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Here Comes That Sound 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.
