Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 871 773-1Polydor 871 773 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
871 773 - 1 S 1 320Runout side A [machine-stamped]
871 773 - 1 S 2 320Runout side B [machine-stamped]
The Art Of NoiseParanoimia '89
Vinyl pressings
Paranoimia '89
by The Art Of Noise · 1989
12 pressings6 countriesHouseDubElectronic
Paranoimia '89 was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Paranoimia '89
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- China Records 871 772-7Polydor 871 772-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
871 772 - 7 S 1 320 A 1Runout side A
871 772 - 7 S 2 320 A 1Runout side B
UK
March 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- China Records CHINX 14Polydor 871 773-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHINX 14 A-1U-1-Runout side A
CHINX 14 B-1U-1-Runout side B
UK
March 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- China Records CHINA 14China Records 871 772 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHINA 14 A-1U-1-1Runout stamped side A
CHINA 14 B-1U-1-1Runout stamped side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- China Records CHIXP 14China Records CHIX-P-14
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Blue
- Runout / matrix
CHIXP+14+A ORLAKEEtched side A
CHIXP+14+B ORLAKEEtched side B
CHIXP 14-A (871 933-1)Label side A
CHIXP 14-B (871 933-1)Label side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 871 957-1China Records 871 957-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
B-1 ◺ 871-957-1-AS-HRM1 ★Run-out A-Side
A-1 ◺ 871-957-1-BS-HRMRun-out B-Side
871-957-1-AS-HRM A-1 ▷Alternate Run-out A-side [etched]
871-957-1-BS-HRM A-1 ▷Alternate Run-out B-side [etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | China Records 871 773-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australia | China Records 871 772-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Polydor 871 773-1 / Polydor 871 773 1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | China Records 871 772-7 / Polydor 871 772-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | China Records CHINX 14 / Polydor 871 773-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | China Records CHIXP 14 / China Records CHIX-P-14First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | China Records CHINXDJ 14First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 871 957-1 / China Records 871 957-1First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 871 957-1 / China Records 871 957-1First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Australia | Polydor 871 773-2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | China Records CHINX 14 / Polydor 871 773-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | China Records CHINA 14 / China Records 871 772 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AParanoimia '89 (Dance Mix)7:12
- B1Paranoimia '89 (7" Edit)3:34
- Locus Classicus I
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paranoimia '89 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Paranoimia '89 are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Paranoimia '89 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 871 773-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Paranoimia '89 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 871 773-1, 871 772-7, CHINX 14, CHINA 14) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 871 773 - 1 S 1 320 and 871 773 - 1 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paranoimia '89 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.
