UK
August 15, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Steppin' Out Records IAN 020TSteppin' Out Records IAN 020 T
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IAN 20T A-1 CBA DAMONTRunout etched, side A
IAN 20T B-1 CBA DAMONTRunout etched, side B
Vinyl pressings
Techno Cat
by Tom Wilson · 1994
25 pressings5 countriesTechnoEuro HouseElectronic
Techno Cat was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Techno Cat
2 pressings came out in 1994, 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.
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Steppin' Out Records IAN 020T
- Format
- 12", White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | UK | Steppin' Out Records IAN 020TFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1994 | UK | Steppin' Out Records IAN 020T / Steppin' Out Records IAN 020 TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | France | Panic Records 579 411-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | France | Panic Records 256812", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1995 | France | Panic Record 579 411-112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7606-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7606R-1212", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7606R-1212", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | Italy | Red Alert RED 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | Italy | Red Alert RED 02012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | Italy | Red Alert RED 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | Italy | Red Alert RED 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1995 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 04 R12" | 12" |
| 1995 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 0412", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Bass City Recordings BCR005T12" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Bass City Recordings BCR005T12" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Bass City Recordings BCR005T12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | Germany | B.I.G. BIG 5202-1212" | 12" |
| 2003 | France | Airplay Records 981 000-012" | 12" |
| 2003 | Germany | Phobos Recordings PHS 009-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Not On Label TOM WILSON12", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- ATechno Cat (Tom Wilson Mix) - 140bpm5:15
- B1Techno Cat (DJ Scott Harmony Mix) - 150bpm6:29
- B2Techno Cat (Alan Henderson & Crosby 'Dance Like Your Dad Mix')7:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Techno Cat are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Techno Cat are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1994 and 2003.
When was Techno Cat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK. One of them is Steppin' Out Records IAN 020T, released August 15, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Techno Cat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IAN 020T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IAN 20T A-1 CBA DAMONT and IAN 20T B-1 CBA DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Techno Cat 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.