US
1995- Label and catalog number
- City Of Angels COA 77105
- Format
- 12", White Label
The Crystal MethodKeep Hope Alive
Vinyl pressings
Keep Hope Alive
by The Crystal Method · 1995
12 pressings2 countriesBreakbeatElectronic
Keep Hope Alive 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 Keep Hope Alive
2 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year. 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.
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- City Of Angels COA 77105-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
C.O.A.-77105-A "Angel Side" F-1Side A, Etched
Mastered By CapitolSide A, Stamped
WallySide A, Etched
C.O.A.-77105-B "Script Side" F-1Side B, 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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | City Of Angels COA 77105-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | City Of Angels COA 77105First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1995 | US | Moonshine Music12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1996 | UK | S3 31 1013 2012", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | S3 DANU1312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | UK | S3 DANUP 1312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Sony Soho Square CMP312", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1997 | UK | Sony Soho Square CMP312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Sony Soho Square CMP312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1998 | US | City Of Angels COA 77133-1 / City Of Angels coa 7713312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | US | City Of Angels COA 77133-1 / City Of Angels coa 7713312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Sony Soho Square CM312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AKeep Hope Alive (There Is Hope Mix)
- B1More
- B2Keep Hope Alive (Trip-Hope Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keep Hope Alive are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Keep Hope Alive are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1995 and 1998.
When was Keep Hope Alive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in US. One of them is City Of Angels COA 77105.
How do I tell if my copy of Keep Hope Alive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COA 77105, COA 77105-1) 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 Keep Hope Alive 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.