UK
June 1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR T46Big Life 867 223-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BLR 46T A₁ BAZZA TAPE ONEEtched Side A
BLR 46T B₁Etched Side B
Vinyl pressings
Perpetual Dawn
by The Orb · 1991
16 pressings3 countriesHouseDubAmbientReggae
Perpetual Dawn was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Perpetual Dawn
13 pressings came out in 1991, 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
June 3, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR T46Big Life 867 223-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BLR 46T A₁ BAZZA TAPE ONEEtched Side A
BLR 46T B₁Etched Side B
BLR T46ALabel Side A
BLR T46BLabel Side B
UK
June 3, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR 46Big Life 867 222-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLR 46 A1 BAZZA TAPE ONESide 1
BLR 46 B1Side 2
UK
July 1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR R46Big Life 867 225-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
BLR-46R-A1South pole side
BLR-46R-B1North pole side
UK
July 1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR R46Big Life 867 225-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BLR-46R-A1,Side A runout
BLR-46R-B1,Side B runout
UK
March 1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life ORB PICTURE 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLR-46R-B1Runout Playing Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR 46 PROMOFirst year7", Single Sided, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Big Life 867 547-1 / Mercury 867 547-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life ORB PICTURE 3First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life ORB PICTURE 3 / Big Life BLR 46 R-A1First year12", Promo, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, 45 RPM, Mispress · Promo, Limited, Picture disc | 12", Promo, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, 45 RPM, Mispress · Promo, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life ORB PROMO 3First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life ORB PROMO 3First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR 467", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR 46 PROMOFirst year7", Promo, White Label, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Promo, White Label, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR T46 / Big Life 867 223-1First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | Europe | Big Life 867 222-7 / Big Life BLR 46First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR T46 / Big Life 867 223-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR 46 / Big Life 867 222-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR R46 / Big Life 867 225-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR R46 / Big Life 867 225-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, EP, White Label |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Big Life BLR T46 / Big Life 867 223-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | PolyGram 867-547-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Perpetual Dawn (Solar Flare Extended Mix)6:35
- A2Star 6 & 7 8 9 (Phase II)4:48
- BPerpetual Dawn (Ultrabass 1)8:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Perpetual Dawn are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Perpetual Dawn are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Perpetual Dawn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Big Life BLR T46, released June 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Perpetual Dawn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLR T46, BLR 46, BLR R46, ORB PICTURE 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLR 46T A₁ BAZZA TAPE ONE and BLR 46T B₁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Perpetual Dawn 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.
