Belgium
1991- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 54
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
T99Nocturne
Vinyl pressings
Nocturne
by T99 · 1991
13 pressings7 countriesHardcoreTechnoBreakbeatElectronic
Nocturne 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 Nocturne
13 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Columbia 657409 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
31 657409 04 1A1 ARunout Side A
31 657409 04 1B1 ARunout Side B
31-657409-04Sleeve & Labels
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 657409 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
31 657409 04 1A1 AA Side, machine stamped
31 657409 04 1B1 AB Side, machine stamped
31-657409-04Sleeve & Labels
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 74139
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 74139 A - 1A G (A) VLADOSide A Runout Groove Etching, variant 1
XSS 74139 B - 1A G (A) VLADOSide B Runout Groove Etching, variant 1
XSS 74139 A-1A G1 (A) 1 VLADOSide A Runout Groove Etching, variant 2
XSS 74139 B-1A G1 (A) VLADO ASide B Runout Groove Etching, variant 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia XPR 1672
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ACD 74139
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 74139A-1A G1 (A) VLADO A-6A-Side Runout Etching
XSS 74139B-1A G1 (A) VLADO A-9B-Side Runout Etching
XSS 74139AA-Side Label
XSS 74139AB-Side Label
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.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | CBS SAMP 330First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 54First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Emphasis Music 657409 6 / Columbia 657409 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Who's That Beat? WHOS 54-7 / Emphasis Music WHOS 54-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Emphasis 657409 6First year12", 45 RPM, Mispress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Columbia COL 657409 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Spain | CBS/SONY ARIC 0083First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | Emphasis Music EMP 657409 6 / CBS/Sony 657 409 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Columbia 657409 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Columbia XPR 1672First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Columbia 657409 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | Columbia 44 74139First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Columbia ACD 74139First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Nocturne (3 O'clock Mix)5:07
- A2Nocturne (6 O'clock Mix)4:38
- AA1Nocturian Victory (Instrumental)5:08
- AA2Nocturian Victory (9 O'clock Edit)4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nocturne are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Nocturne are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Nocturne first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Belgium, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Who's That Beat? WHOS 54.
How do I tell if my copy of Nocturne is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WHOS 54, 657409 7, 44 74139, XPR 1672) 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 Nocturne 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.
