Netherlands
1995- Label and catalog number
- Mokum Records MOK 37½Mokum Records DB 1789 9
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MOK37,5 /DB17899-A HCB874510 08 27529 20 1A1Runout side A
MOK37,5 /DB17899-B HCB874510 08 27529 20 1B1Runout side B
TechnoheadI Wanna Be A Hippy
Vinyl pressings
I Wanna Be A Hippy
by Technohead · 1995
13 pressings6 countriesHardcoreGabberHappy HardcoreElectronic
I Wanna Be A Hippy was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 I Wanna Be A Hippy
6 pressings came out in 1995, 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.
Netherlands
1995- Label and catalog number
- Mokum Records MOK 37Mokum Records DB 17896
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
08 27393 20 1A1 DB 17896Side A
08 27393 20 1B1 DB 17896Side B
08-027393-20Sony code on label
Netherlands
1995- Label and catalog number
- Mokum Records DB 1789 8
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
08 27627 20 1A1 DB 17898Side A runout - stamped
08 27627 20 1B1 DB 17898Side B runout - stamped
Netherlands
1995- Label and catalog number
- Mokum Records DB-1751-1PRMokum Records DB 1751-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D̶B̶ ̶P̶R̶O̶M̶O̶ ̶1̶7̶6̶A̶ DB-1751-A SP F/W RCEA-Side Runout
D̶B̶ ̶P̶R̶O̶M̶O̶ ̶1̶7̶6̶ ̶B̶ SP DB-1751-BB-Side Runout
Netherlands
November 23, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Mokum Records DB PROMO 149
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
08 27759 20 1A1 DBPROM 149Stamped Side A
08 27759 20 1B1 DBPROM 149Stamped Side B
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Mokum Records DB 1770 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
08 27768 20 2A1 DB 17706Runout stamped, side A
08 27768 20 1B1 DB 17706Runout stamped, side B
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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Netherlands | Mokum Records MOK 37½ / Mokum Records DB 1789 9First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Netherlands | Mokum Records MOK 37 / Mokum Records DB 17896First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Netherlands | Mokum Records DB 1789 8First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Netherlands | Mokum Records DB-1751-1PR / Mokum Records DB 1751-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | UK | Mokum Records DB 1770 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | Netherlands | Mokum Records DB PROMO 149First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | Canada | Attic ATTP 960212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Spain | Bit Music 71-21712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Belgium | Mostiko 23 20594612", Promo, White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2002 | Belgium | Earcrash 23 20594612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Netherlands | Mokum Records MOK 31012" | 12" |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Technohead)12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | Italy | D:vision Records AV 06912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1I Wanna Be A Hippy (Zippy Mix)4:17
- A2I Wanna Be A Hippy (Dano No Sweat Mix)5:12
- B1I Wanna Be A Hippy (Speedfreak Mix)6:04
- B2I Wanna Be A Hippy (Flamman & Abraxas Radio Mix)3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Wanna Be A Hippy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of I Wanna Be A Hippy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1995 and 2024.
When was I Wanna Be A Hippy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Netherlands, UK. One of them is Mokum Records MOK 37½.
How do I tell if my copy of I Wanna Be A Hippy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOK 37½, MOK 37, DB 1789 8, DB-1751-1PR) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MOK37,5 /DB17899-A HCB874510 08 27529 20 1A1 and MOK37,5 /DB17899-B HCB874510 08 27529 20 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Wanna Be A Hippy 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.