UK
February 17, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Sony Soho Square 657801 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
31 657801 20 4A-1Side A runout
31 657801 20 2B-1 ASide B runout
657801 6ALabel side A
657801 6BLabel side B
SunscreemPressure
Vinyl pressings
Pressure
by Sunscreem · 1992
13 pressings4 countriesProgressive HouseElectronic
Pressure 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 Pressure
5 pressings came out in 1992, 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Sony Soho Square 657801 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
657 801 7ASide A label
657 801 7BSide B label
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Sony Soho Square XPR 1724
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XPR 1724 A1 C DAMONT TY2Runout side A
XPR 1724 B1 C DAMONT TY2Runout side B
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Sony Soho Square XPR 1734
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Sony Soho Square SAMP 377
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Australia | Sony Soho Square SAMP 377First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Sony Soho Square XPR 1724First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Sony Soho Square 657801 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Sony Soho Square XPR 1734First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Sony Soho Square 657801 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Australia | Sony Soho Square SAMP 48912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Spain | Epic ARIE 31847", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Spain | Sony Music 44 7491612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | UK | Sony Soho Square XPR 189412", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Sony Soho Square XPR 189712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Columbia 44 7491612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Sony Soho Square 659110 612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UK | Not On Label (Sunscreem) pressure001 / Not On Label (Sunscreem) sunscreem00112", Single Sided, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Pressure (12 Inch Mix)5:09
- A2Pressure (Strung Out Mix)5:45
- B1Pressure (Release Me Extended)6:13
- B2Pressure (Back Room Mix)5:20
- B3Pressure (Instrumental)5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pressure are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Pressure are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1992 and 2006.
When was Pressure first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Australia. One of them is Sony Soho Square 657801 6, released February 17, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Pressure is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 657801 6, 657801 7, XPR 1724, XPR 1734) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 31 657801 20 4A-1 and 31 657801 20 2B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pressure 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.
