UK
February 1991- Label and catalog number
- Fire Records FIRE LP 23S
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
FIRE LP 23 A1 PAULS' MPORunout side A, etched
FIRE LP 23 B1 THE EXCHANGE. MPORunout side B, etched
Spacemen 3Recurring
Vinyl pressings
Recurring
by Spacemen 3 · 1991
10 pressings4 countriesPsychedelic RockIndie RockSpace RockShoegaze
Recurring was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Recurring
4 pressings came out in 1991, 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Fire Records FIRE LP23
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FIRE LP 23 A1 PAULS' MPO
FIRE LP 23 B1 THE EXCHANGE. MPO
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Fire Records FIRE LP23
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FIRE LP 23 A1 PAULS' MPORunout side A
FIRE LP 23 B1 THE EXCHANGE MPORunout side B
Germany
1991- Label and catalog number
- Dedicated ZL 74917
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Dedicated ZL 74917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | UK | Fire Records FIRE LP23First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Fire Records FIRE LP23First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Fire Records FIRE LP23LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | UK | Fire Records FIRE LP 23SFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | Space Age Recordings ORBIT055LPLP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | UK | Space Age Recordings ORBIT055LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Superior Viaduct SV152LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Space Age Recordings ORBIT055LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Space Age Recordings ORBIT055LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Big City (Everybody I Know Can Be Found Here)10:43
- A2Just To See You Smile (Orchestral Mix)3:15
- A3I Love You5:29
- A4Set Me Free/I've Got The Key5:09
- A5Set Me Free (Reprise)1:48
- B1Feel So Sad (Reprise)2:46
- B2Hypnotized5:49
- B3Sometimes6:35
- B4Feelin' Just Fine (Head Full Of Shit)4:29
- B5Billy Whizz/Blue 17:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Recurring are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Recurring are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1991 and 2024.
When was Recurring first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Germany. One of them is Fire Records FIRE LP 23S, released February 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Recurring is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FIRE LP 23S, FIRE LP23, ZL 74917) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FIRE LP 23 A1 PAULS' MPO and FIRE LP 23 B1 THE EXCHANGE. MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Recurring 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.
