UK
June 25, 1990- Label and catalog number
- China Records 843 403-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
843403 1A-1U-1-1Runout Side A
8434031 B-2U-1-1Runout Side B
The Art Of NoiseThe Ambient Collection
Vinyl pressings
The Ambient Collection
by The Art Of Noise · 1990
11 pressings8 countriesAmbientElectronic
The Ambient Collection was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 The Ambient Collection
9 pressings came out in 1990, 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
June 25, 1990- Label and catalog number
- China Records WOL 1012
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WOL-1012-A1 ✲ MAX.Runout side A, etched
WOL-1012-B1 ✲ MAX.Runout side B, etched
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- China Records 843 403-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 843 403 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
843403-1 1 01 ℗1990 200A-side runout
843403-1 1 01 ℗1990 200B-side runout
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- China Records 843 403-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed
Greece
1990- Label and catalog number
- China Records 843 403-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | China Records 843 403-1First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Mixed | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed |
| 1990 | Brazil | Polydor 843 403 1First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Mixed | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed |
| 1990 | Europe | China Records 843 403-1First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Mixed | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed |
| 1990 | Greece | China Records 843 403-1First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Mixed | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed |
| 1990 | Greece | China Records 843 403-1First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Mixed, White Label | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed, White Label |
| 1990 | Spain | China Records 843 403-1First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Mixed | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed |
| 1990 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 221465 / Polydor 221465First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Mixed, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | China Records 843 403-1First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Mixed | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed |
| 1990 | UK | China Records WOL 1012First yearLP, Compilation, Partially Mixed, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1991 | Argentina | ABR Discos TI895LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed |
| 1991 | Spain | China Records WOL1012LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed | LP, Compilation, Partially Mixed |
Tracklist
- A1Opus 40:42
- A2Opus For 43:46
- A3Nothing Was Going To Stop Them Then, Anyway0:44
- A4Crusoe5:03
- A5Island5:40
- A6Camilla7:56
- B1Ode To Don Jose4:14
- B2Counterpoint0:56
- B3Roundabout 727 / Ransom In The Sand2:08
- B4Eye Of A Needle4:43
- B5Robinson Crusoe4:02
- B6A Nation Rejects4:45
- Art Of Love (7" Edition)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ambient Collection are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Ambient Collection are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was The Ambient Collection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australia, Brazil, Europe and more. One of them is China Records 843 403-1, released June 25, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ambient Collection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 843 403-1, WOL 1012, 843 403 1, 221465) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 843403 1A-1U-1-1 and 8434031 B-2U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ambient Collection 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.
