UK
December 14, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Red Parrot Recordings RPR011
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RPR - 011A1 JARunout Side A
RPR - 011 - B1 BLASTOFF!Runout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Stage One
by Space Manoeuvres · 1998
16 pressings2 countriesProgressive HouseProgressive BreaksElectronic
Stage One 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 Stage One
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | UK | Red Parrot Recordings RPR011First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | Germany | Orbit Records DMDOrbit02912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 79R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 7912", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Red Parrot Recordings RPR01112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 79X12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1999 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 79R12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 7912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 7912", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2004 | UK | Tirade Records TIRA00112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Tirade Records TIRA001R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Tirade Records TIRA 001White Label, 12" | White Label, 12" |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Tirade Records TIRA 00112", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 79X12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | Red Parrot Recordings RPR011P12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| ? | UK | Red Parrot Recordings RPR01112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- Logo Side
- AStage One (Separation Mix)
- This Side
- BStage One (Total Separation Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stage One are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Stage One are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1998 and 2004.
When was Stage One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK. One of them is Red Parrot Recordings RPR011, released December 14, 1998.
How do I tell if my copy of Stage One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RPR011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RPR - 011A1 JA and RPR - 011 - B1 BLASTOFF!. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stage One 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.