US
2002- Label and catalog number
- Groovilicious GM 275
- Format
- 12"
SonoBlame
Vinyl pressings
Blame
by Sono · 2002
11 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
Blame was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 Blame
10 pressings came out in 2002, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
2002- Label and catalog number
- Groovilicious GM 279
- Format
- 12"
US
2002- Label and catalog number
- Groovilicious GM 279
- Format
- 12", White Label
Germany
2002- Label and catalog number
- Zeitgeist 570 608-1Polydor 570 608-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B158107-01 A1 HLRunout side A, stamped, variant 1
B158107-01 B1 HLRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
B158107-01 A2 HLRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
B158107-01 B2 HLRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
Germany
2002- Label and catalog number
- Zeitgeist 570 658-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B259289-01 A1 MKRunout A
B259289-01 B1 MKRunout B
Germany
2002- Label and catalog number
- Zeitgeist ZEIT082R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
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.
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Zeitgeist 570 608-1 / Polydor 570 608-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | Germany | Zeitgeist 570 658-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | Germany | Not On LabelFirst year12", Promo, White Label, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label, Single Sided · Promo |
| 2002 | Germany | Zeitgeist ZEIT082First year10", White Label, Promo · Promo | 10", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Germany | Zeitgeist ZEIT082RFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 2002 | Italy | NoiseMaker NM 033First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | Spain | Vale Music vlmx 923-3First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | US | Groovilicious GM 275First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | US | Groovilicious GM 279First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | US | Groovilicious gm27512", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2002 | US | Groovilicious GM 279First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- ABlame (Extended)8:42
- BBlame (Dub)6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blame are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Blame are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Blame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in US, Germany, Italy, Spain. One of them is Groovilicious GM 275.
How do I tell if my copy of Blame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GM 275, GM 279, 570 608-1, 570 658-1) 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 Blame 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.
