UK & Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 512 743-1Gee Street 512 743-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Stereo MC'sConnected
Vinyl pressings
Connected
by Stereo MC's · 1992
11 pressings4 countriesDowntempoBreaksTrip HopElectronic
Connected was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Connected
5 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 74321 11227 1Gee Street 74321 11227 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08 31326 20 2A 1A-Side runout, variant 1
08 31326 20 1B 1 7432111227 1B-Side runout, variant 1
08 31326 20 2A 1 AA-Side runout, variant 2
08 31326 20 1B 1 7432111227 1 AB-Side runout, variant 2
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRLP 589Gee Street BRLP 589
- Format
- LP, Album · Black labels
- Runout / matrix
DFI 92B BRLP 589 A1 (stamped) Mike's - The Exchange (etched)Runout side A
DFI 92B BRLP 589 B1 (stamped) Mike's - The Exchange (etched)Runout side B
BRLP 589-ALabel side A
BRLP 589-BLabel side B
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRLP 589Gee Street BRLP 589
- Format
- LP, Album · Orange labels
- Runout / matrix
DFI 92 8 BRLP 589 A1 Mike's - The ExchangeSide A runout
DFI 92 8 BRLP 589 B1 Mike's - The ExchangeSide B runout
BRLP 589-ASide A label
BRLP 589-BSide B label
Spain
1992- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 74321 11227 1Gee Street 74321 11227 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | 4th & Broadway 74321 11227 1 / Gee Street 74321 11227 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | 4th & Broadway BRLP 589 / Gee Street BRLP 589First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Europe | Island Records 0600753510070LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | 4th & Broadway BRLP 589 / Gee Street BRLP 589First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Spain | 4th & Broadway 74321 11227 1 / Gee Street 74321 11227 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | 4th & Broadway 512 743-1 / Gee Street 512 743-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Brazil | 4th & Broadway 512 743-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK & Europe | Island Records 512 743-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | 4th & Broadway 535 100-7 / Island Records 0600753510070LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | 4th & Broadway 774 564-2 / Island Records 0602577456428LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | 4th & Broadway 774 564-2 / Island Records 0602577456428LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Connected
- A2Ground Level
- A3Everything
- A4Sketch
- A5Fade Away
- A6All Night Long
- B1Step It Up
- B2Playing With Fire
- B3Pressure
- B4Chicken Shake
- B5Creation
- B6The End
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Connected are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Connected are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1992 and 2019.
When was Connected first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK & Europe, Europe, Spain. One of them is 4th & Broadway 512 743-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Connected is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 512 743-1, 74321 11227 1, BRLP 589) 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 Connected 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.
