US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Subliminal SUB 3
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
SUB-003 A
SUB-003 B
The PianoheadzDistortion
Vinyl pressings
Distortion
by The Pianoheadz · 1998
19 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Distortion was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Distortion
15 pressings came out in 1998, the album's first year, in 6 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
1998- Label and catalog number
- INCredible INCRL3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
INCRL3A1 OR -A1-Side A
INCRL3B1 OR -B1-Side B
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- INCredible INCRLP 3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
INCRLP3 A1 Jd DAMONT CA side runout hand etched
INCRLP 3 -B1- DAMONT CB side runout hand etched
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- INCredible INCRLP 3X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Stickered
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- INCredible INCRLP 3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
INCRLP3 A1 Jd DAMONT CA side runout hand etched
INCRLP 3 -B1- DAMONT CB side runout hand etched
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- INCredible INCRLP 3X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
INCRLP 3X A1 DAMONT CA side runout hand etched
INCRLP 3X - B1 - DAMONT BB side runout hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Belgium | Noise Traxx 2105940First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8822R-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8822-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8822-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8822R-12 / Subliminal ZYX 8822R-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8822-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | Netherlands | Rotate Records ROTATE 005First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 150 (M)First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 150-RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 150 (M)12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1998 | UK | INCredible INCRL3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1998 | UK | INCredible INCRLP 3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | INCredible INCRLP 3XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | INCredible INCRLP 3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | UK | INCredible INCRLP 3XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Not On Label HEADZ001A212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 2007 | Unknown | Not On Label HEADZ00112", White Label, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- That
- A1Distortion (It's Over Mix)8:02
- A2Distortion (Choo Choo's Trifling Bitch Mix)6:30
- This
- BDistortion (Raw Demo Mix)9:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Distortion are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Distortion are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1998 and 2007.
When was Distortion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in US, UK, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Subliminal SUB 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Distortion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUB 3, INCRL3, INCRLP 3, INCRLP 3X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SUB-003 A and SUB-003 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Distortion 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.