Switzerland
1987- Label and catalog number
- Lux Noise 19101Lux Noise cas 19101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
19101 A HMRunout side A, etched
19101 B HMRunout side B, etched
Touch El ArabMuhammar
Vinyl pressings
Muhammar
by Touch El Arab · 1987
10 pressings4 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicPop
Muhammar was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Muhammar
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Switzerland | Lux Noise 19101 / Lux Noise cas 19101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | WEA 247 882-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Nord Sud 871 074-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Nord Sud 6837 9737", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | France | Nord Sud 871 075-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Nord Sud 871074-77", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Switzerland | Lux Noise 247 862-012" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany & Switzerland | WEA 247 883-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Nord Sud 871 075-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Nord Sud 871 074-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMuhammar3:50
- BMuhammar (Extended Single Version)4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Muhammar are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Muhammar are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Muhammar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Switzerland. One of them is Lux Noise 19101.
How do I tell if my copy of Muhammar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 19101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 19101 A HM and 19101 B HM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Muhammar 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.