Belgium
1995- Label and catalog number
- Nitric NIT 953603
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NIT 953603-A1 SPA-side
NIT J̶3̶ 953603-B1 SPB-side
Vinyl pressings
Astrosyn
by The Montini Experience · 1995
18 pressings6 countriesHard HouseAcidHard TranceElectronic
Astrosyn 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 Astrosyn
6 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Spain
October 26, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Made In DJ MDJ 15Made In DJ MDJ-15
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
France
1995- Label and catalog number
- NN'B 74321357101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Orbit Records ORBIT 003Virgin 7243 8 93264 6 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VGP 65 - A -Side A
VGP 65 - B -Side B
Italy
1995- Label and catalog number
- Ipnotika IPNO 012
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
IPNO 012 A ASSide A
IPNO·012·B ASSide B
Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Orbit Records ORBIT 003Orbit Records 7243 8 93264 6 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ASTRO - POOY - MOUSE - ARunout Side A
AUBE - BLAC - BRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Belgium | Nitric NIT 953603First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | France | NN'B 74321357101First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | Orbit Records ORBIT 003 / Orbit Records 7243 8 93264 6 8First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Germany | Orbit Records ORBIT 003 / Virgin 7243 8 93264 6 8First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Italy | Ipnotika IPNO 012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1995 | Spain | Made In DJ MDJ 15 / Made In DJ MDJ-15First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1996 | Belgium | Nitric NIT 96360212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | France | NN'B 74321 39822 112" | 12" |
| 1996 | Germany | Orbit Records ORBIT 01612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | Italy | Ipnotika Records IPNO 018 / Ipnotika Records 1812" | 12" |
| 1996 | Spain | Made In DJ MDJ 15-R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Phoenix Rising PHX 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Phoenix Rising PHX 00412", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1996 | Germany | Orbit Records ORBIT 016 / Orbit Records ORBIT 01412", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Vinyl Loop Records DADVLR00312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Germany | Vinyl Loop Records DADVLR003R12" | 12" |
| 2002 | Germany | Bootleg Beats BLBWHITE 00312", EP | 12", EP |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Germany | Electric Ballroom EBM04512", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Astrosyn7:00
- A2Codeine4:42
- B1Scizonoid6:45
- B2We'll All Be Black6:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Astrosyn are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Astrosyn are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1995 and 2025.
When was Astrosyn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Belgium, Spain, France, Germany and more. One of them is Nitric NIT 953603.
How do I tell if my copy of Astrosyn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NIT 953603, MDJ 15, 74321357101, ORBIT 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NIT 953603-A1 SP and NIT J̶3̶ 953603-B1 SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Astrosyn 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.