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Pro>gen

by The Shamen · 1990

12 pressings4 countriesTechnoHouseElectronic

Pro>gen 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.

How to spot a first pressing of Pro>gen

11 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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

March 26, 1990
Label and catalog number
One Little Indian 36TP12
Format
12", Single, 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

36 TP 12 A1Etched in runout, Side A

36 TP 12 B1Etched in runout, Side B

MPOEtched in runout, both sides

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UK

March 26, 1990
Label and catalog number
One Little Indian 36 TP 7One Little Indian 36TP7
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

36TP 7 A₁ MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE MPORunout Side A

36TP 7 B₁ MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE MPORunout Side B

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UK

1990
Label and catalog number
One Little Indian 36TP12LOne Little Indian 36 TP 12L
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

MPO 36 TP 12 L . . A1 StuEtched Runout Groove Side A

MPO 36 TP 12 L . B1Etched Runout Groove Side B

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 12 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1989UKOne Little Indian 36TP1212", Test Pressing · Test pressing12", Test Pressing · Test pressing
1990s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990GermanyTanzklang KK LANG 69First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1990ItalyRicordi TPX 36First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990NetherlandsTorso Torso 12165First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990UKOne Little Indian 36TP12L / One Little Indian 36 TP 12LFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single12", 45 RPM, Single
1990UKOne Little Indian 36TP 12First year12", White Label12", White Label
1990UKOne Little Indian 36TP 12 LLFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
1990NetherlandsTorso 70165First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1990UKOne Little Indian 36TP12First year12", Single, 45 RPM12", Single, 45 RPM
1990UKOne Little Indian 36 TP 7 / One Little Indian 36TP7First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1990GermanyRough Trade RTD 071T / Rough Trade rtd 071 tFirst year12", Single12", Single
1990GermanyRough Trade M1-1001First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo

Tracklist

  1. APro>gen (Land Of Oz Mix)5:43
  2. BLight>span (Ben Chapman Mix)5:41

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Pro>gen are there?

12 vinyl pressings of Pro>gen are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.

When was Pro>gen first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Netherlands, Germany, Italy. One of them is One Little Indian 36TP12, released March 26, 1990.

How do I tell if my copy of Pro>gen is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 36TP12, 36 TP 7, 36TP12L, 36TP 12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 36 TP 12 A1 and 36 TP 12 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Pro>gen 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.

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