Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Jerk Records JERK-9805/18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JERK-9805/18/A T I:IRunout Side A
JERK-9805/18/B T I:IRunout Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Metro / Polis
by Smoked · 1998
12 pressings3 countriesTechnoElectronic
Metro / Polis 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 Metro / Polis
3 pressings 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.
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Jerk Records JERK-9805/18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
JERK-9805/18/A T I:ISide A
JERK-9805/18/B T I:ISide B
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Jerk Records JERK9805/18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JERK-9805/18/A T I:IRunout Side A
JERK-9805/18/B T I:IRunout Side B
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.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Jerk Records JERK-9805/18First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Jerk Records JERK-9805/18First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | Germany | Jerk Records JERK9805/18First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Duty Free Recordings DF-019R / Duty Free Recordings DF019R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Duty Free Recordings DF 01912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Duty Free Recordings DFREE00212" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Duty Free Recordings DF 01912", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2000 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR04812", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Duty Free Recordings DF019 / Duty Free Recordings DF-01912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR04812", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Duty Free Recordings DF05212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Duty Free Recordings DF05212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Metro7:08
- AA1Polis7:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Metro / Polis are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Metro / Polis are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1998 and 2003.
When was Metro / Polis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Germany. One of them is Jerk Records JERK-9805/18.
How do I tell if my copy of Metro / Polis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JERK-9805/18, JERK9805/18) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JERK-9805/18/A T I:I and JERK-9805/18/B T I:I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Metro / Polis 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.