Germany
November 30, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Slotmachine SLOT 0020-6Slotmachine 20
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SLOT 20 A SST 45 UPMRunout hand etched, side A
SLOT 20 B SST 45 UPMRunout hand etched, side B
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Vinyl pressings
Silence
by Taiko · 2000
16 pressings7 countriesTranceElectronic
Silence was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Silence
4 pressings came out in 2000, 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.
Germany
November 30, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Slotmachine SLOT 0020-6 PROMO1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Belgium
2000- Label and catalog number
- Xtra Nova XN 4794
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
Spain
2000- Label and catalog number
- Temprogressive TP9095MX
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Belgium | Xtra Nova XN 4794First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2000 | Spain | Temprogressive TP9095MXFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Germany | Slotmachine SLOT 0020-6 / Slotmachine 20First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2000 | Germany | Slotmachine SLOT 0020-6 PROMO1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Canada | Popular Records POP 413912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Italy | Suntec TEC 04612" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Nukleuz NUKPB 033012" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Nukleuz NUK P 0330 / Nukleuz NUKP 033012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | UK | Nukleuz NUKP 0330 / Nukleuz NUK P 033012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Nukleuz NUKPB 033012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Radikal Records RAD99090-112" | 12" |
| 2001 | Germany | Dropout DROP 0110-612", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Nukleuz NUKPA 033012", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Nukleuz NUKPA033012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Nukleuz NUKPB 033012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Alphabet City12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASilence (Club Mix)7:45
- BSilence (Minimal Mix)6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Silence are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Silence are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 2000 and 2002.
When was Silence first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in Germany, Belgium, Spain. One of them is Slotmachine SLOT 0020-6, released November 30, 2000.
How do I tell if my copy of Silence is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLOT 0020-6, SLOT 0020-6 PROMO1, XN 4794, TP9095MX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLOT 20 A SST 45 UPM and SLOT 20 B SST 45 UPM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Silence 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.