UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Stomp Records STP / 001
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
- Runout / matrix
To Danny the ‘Pooch’, New York City to Leeds
Tinman18 Strings
Vinyl pressings
18 Strings
by Tinman · 1993
17 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
18 Strings was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 18 Strings
1 pressing came out in 1993, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | Stomp Records STP / 001First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Italy | FFRR 857 513-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Spain | Blanco y Negro Music MX-54412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Not On Label (Tinman)12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 1994 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 24212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Not On Label (Tinman) B 40112", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1994 | UK | FFRR F 2427", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1994 | UK | FFRR DFXDJ 24212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | US | FFRR 697 120 044-1DJ12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Ha. Ha. Ha. Recordings DRP 941012", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| 1994 | US | FFRR 697 120 044-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | FFRR FX 242 / FFRR 857 513-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | FFRR F 2427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1999 | UK | Terpsichord TCHD112" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | Terpsichord TCHD212" | 12" |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | S12 S12DJ21512" | 12" |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK & Ireland | Spin It of Hull SPIN 312", Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A18 Strings
- B18 Strings (Radio Edit)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 18 Strings are there?
17 vinyl pressings of 18 Strings are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1993 and 2024.
When was 18 Strings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK. One of them is Stomp Records STP / 001.
How do I tell if my copy of 18 Strings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STP / 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, To Danny the ‘Pooch’, New York City to Leeds. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 18 Strings 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.