US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Dance Mania DM 003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM-003-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE -pa. 10.86Side A - etched
DM-003-B MASTERED BY TRUTONE -pa 10.86Side B - etched
Vinyl pressings
House Nation
by The Housemaster Boyz · 1986
23 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
House Nation was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 House Nation
3 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magnetic Dance MAGD 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAGD· 1-A1 DSide A runout etched / stamped
MAGD - 1 · B1 DAMONT ΛSide B runout etched
MAGD 1A*Side A label identifier
MAGD 1B*Side B label identifier
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magnetic Dance MAGD 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAGD - 1 - A1 2 DSide A runout etched / stamped
MAGD - 1 - B1 DAMONT <Side B runout etched / stamped
MAGD 1A*Side A label
MAGD 1B*Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Magnetic Dance MAGD 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Magnetic Dance MAGD 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Dance Mania DM 003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | BCM Records 1404012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | BCM Records B.C. 12-2023-4012" | 12" |
| 1987 | Germany | Clockwork Records 50-588812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | BCM Records B.C. 12-2023-4012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Lago Records JL 10212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Grind B-MX 104312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Lago Records JL 10212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | Magnetic Dance MAGDT 1R12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Magnetic Dance MAGDT 112", 45 RPM, Repress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Repress, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Magnetic Dance MAGD 1R7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Magnetic Dance MAGD 17", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Magnetic Dance MAGDT 112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Belgium | Trax Records TXR612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 2007 | UK | Simply Recordings SIMP1202712" | 12" |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Trax Records TX304R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2015 | UK | Trax Records TXR 612", Remastered | 12", Remastered |
Tracklist
- AHouse Nation
- B1Acca House
- B2Track'n The House
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of House Nation are there?
23 vinyl pressings of House Nation are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 2015.
When was House Nation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK. One of them is Dance Mania DM 003.
How do I tell if my copy of House Nation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 003, MAGD 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM-003-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE -pa. 10.86 and DM-003-B MASTERED BY TRUTONE -pa 10.86. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is House Nation 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.