Vinyl pressings
by The Real Milli Vanilli · 1990
Keep On Running (The Original) was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
012/DS113813 A-7Runout A, stamped, variant 1
012/DS113813 B-5Runout B, stamped, variant 1
012 DS113813 A-7Runout A, variant 2
012 DS113813 B-6Runout B, variant 2
613 813 ARunout Groove Side A
613 813 BRunout Groove Side B
613 813.ASide 1 Runout Etched
613 813.BSide 2 Runout Etched
S 613 813 D.J. A-4 IIRunout Groove Side A, Variant 1
613 813 B-1Runout Groove Side B, Variant 1
S 613 813 D.J. A-4 IIRunout Groove Side A, Variant 2
613 813 B-1 II II 6313 813 B-1 613 231Runout Groove Side B, Variant 2
S 613 813 A-4 D.J. A-4Runout side A, variant 1
613 813 B-1Runout side B, variant 1
S 613 813 A-4 D.J. A-4Runout side A, variant 2
6̶1̶3̶ ̶8̶3̶1̶ S 613 813 B-1 II 613 813 B-1Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Hansa 613 813First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Hansa 113 813First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | BMG Arista / Ariola Limited 613 813 / Hansa 613 813First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Hansa 113 813First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Hansa 613 813First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Hansa 613 813First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | Hansa 613 813First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | Hansa SL 7230First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Spain | Hansa 3A 613 813First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Arista ARISTA-0257", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
10 vinyl pressings of Keep On Running (The Original) are listed here, from 7 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, Australasia, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Hansa 113 813.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 113 813, 613 813, SL 7230, 3A 613 813) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 012/DS113813 A-7 and 012/DS113813 B-5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
