UK
November 1993- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction 74321 17382 1
- Format
- 12"
The GridTexas Cowboys
Vinyl pressings
Texas Cowboys
by The Grid · 1993
12 pressings3 countriesProgressive HouseElectronic
Texas Cowboys was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Texas Cowboys
7 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 3 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction 74321 16776-1RCA 74321-16776-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
74321167761 A-01-01-1A side runout stamped
74321167761 B-01-01- 1B side runout stamped
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction 74321 16776 7
- Format
- Single, 7"
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction 74321 16776 1
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
74321167761 A-01-01-1Runout Side A
74321167761 B-01-01-1Runout Side B
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction 74321 16776-1DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Netherlands
November 1993- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction 74321 17382 1
- Format
- 12"
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Italy | Downtown DTR 1063First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Deconstruction 74321 16776-1 / RCA 74321-16776-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Deconstruction 74321 16776-1DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Deconstruction 74321 16776 7First yearSingle, 7" | Single, 7" |
| 1993 | UK | Deconstruction 74321 16776 1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1993 | Netherlands | Deconstruction 74321 17382 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | UK | Deconstruction 74321 17382 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Netherlands | Deconstruction 74321 24403 112" | 12" |
| 1994 | Netherlands | Deconstruction 7432124403 1 / Deconstruction 08-033016-2012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Deconstruction 74321 24403-1DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Deconstruction CORBY 312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Deconstruction 74321 24403 1 / Deconstruction 7432124403 112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Texas Cowboys5:50
- A2Rise6:05
- B1Texas Cowboys (High Plains Prankster Mix)7:06
- B2Cheerleader Song5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Texas Cowboys are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Texas Cowboys are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1993 and 1994.
When was Texas Cowboys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, Netherlands, Italy. One of them is Deconstruction 74321 17382 1, released November 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Texas Cowboys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 17382 1, 74321 16776-1, 74321 16776 7, 74321 16776 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 Texas Cowboys 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.