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Edge Of The Century

by Styx · 1990

10 pressings9 countriesClassic RockRockPop

Edge Of The Century was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Edge Of The Century

9 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 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.

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.

1990s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990ArgentinaA&M Records 29285 / PolyGram 29285First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990EuropeA&M Records 395 327-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990MexicoA&M Records LPE 1008First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990PortugalA&M Records 395 327-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990South AfricaA&M Records STARL 5781First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990South KoreaA&M Records 3953271 RA2089First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1990UKA&M Records 75021 5327 1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990UKA&M Records 395 327-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990USA & CanadaA&M Records 75021 5327 1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1991YugoslaviaPGP RTB 221716LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Love Is The Ritual3:48
  2. A2Show Me The Way4:35
  3. A3Edge Of The Century4:20
  4. A4Love At First Sight4:35
  5. A5All In A Day's Work4:11
  6. B1Not Dead Yet3:32
  7. B2World Tonite3:38
  8. B3Carrie Ann4:26
  9. B4Homewrecker5:12
  10. B5Back To Chicago4:18

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Edge Of The Century are there?

10 vinyl pressings of Edge Of The Century are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.

When was Edge Of The Century first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Argentina, Europe, Mexico and more. One of them is A&M Records 75021 5327 1.

How do I tell if my copy of Edge Of The Century is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 75021 5327 1, 395 327-1, 29285, LPE 1008) 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 Edge Of The Century 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.

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