UK
June 18, 1990- Label and catalog number
- EastWest YZ 475TEastWest 9031-71564-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ-475 (T) A-1 MTRunout side A
YZ-475 (T) AA-1 MTRunout side B
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Vinyl pressings
Floatation
by The Grid · 1990
11 pressings2 countriesHouseDubAmbientBalearic
Floatation 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 Floatation
8 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
June 25, 1990- Label and catalog number
- EastWest YZ 475EastWest 9031-71725-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ-475-A-1 C MTRunout etched side A
YZ-475-B-1 MT DRunout etched side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- EastWest YZ 475TXEastWest 9031-71865-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YZ 475 TX-A₁ ADRENALINSide A
YZ 475 TX-A₁ ADRENALINSide B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- EastWest YZ 475TX
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YZ 475TX-A₁ ADRENALINSide A
YZ 475TX-B₁ ADRENALINSide B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- EastWest YZ475TXSAM
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- EastWest YZ475 SAM
- Format
- 12", Promo
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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | EastWest YZ 475 T / EastWest 9031-71564-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | EastWest YZ 475 / EastWest 9031-71725-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | EastWest YZ475TXSAMFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | EastWest YZ 475TX / EastWest 9031-71865-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | EastWest YZ475 SAMFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | EastWest YZ 475TXFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | EastWest YZ 475T / EastWest 9031-71564-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | EastWest YZ 475 / EastWest 9031-71725-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Is It Balearic? Recordings IIBR 00310", Single Sided | 10", Single Sided |
| 2011 | UK | Is It Balearic? Recordings IIBR 00310", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 10", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Chemical Alley ALI312", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AFloatation (Subsonic Grid Mix)7:07
- AAFloatation (Sonic Swing Mix)9:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Floatation are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Floatation are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1990 and 2020.
When was Floatation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Germany. One of them is EastWest YZ 475T, released June 18, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Floatation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YZ 475T, YZ 475, YZ 475TX, YZ475TXSAM) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YZ-475 (T) A-1 MT and YZ-475 (T) AA-1 MT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Floatation 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.