Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 42
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08 30294 20 1A1 WHOS 42Runout side A
WHOS 42 08 30294 20 1B1Runout side B
08-030294-20-1Label side A
08-030294-20-2Label side B
Tragic ErrorUmbaba
Vinyl pressings
Umbaba
by Tragic Error · 1990
10 pressings2 countriesNew BeatEuro HouseElectronic
Umbaba 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 Umbaba
8 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 42 RR
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08 30519 20 1A1 WHOS 000042 RR ARunout side A
08 30519 20 1B1 WHOS 000042 RR ARunout side B
08-030519-20-1Label side A
08-030519-20-2Label side B
Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 42-7
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WHO's 42-7-A-A-side runout
WHO's 42-7-B-B-side runout
Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 42-7 R
- Format
- 7"
Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 42
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
08 30294 20 1A1 WHOS 42 ARunout side A
WHOS 42 08 30294 20 1B1 ARunout side B
Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 42 RRWho's That Beat? 08-030519-20
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
08-030519-20-1Label A
08-030519-20-2Label B
08 30519 20 1A1 WHOS 000042 RR AEtch A
08 30519 20 1B1 WHOS 000042 RR AEtch B
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 42First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 42 RRFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 42-7First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 42-7 RFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 42 RR / Who's That Beat? 08-030519-20First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1990 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 42First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | Spain | Max Music MMA-442First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Max Music MSP-442First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | Max Music MMA-46312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Max Music MSP-4637", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AUmbaba (Extended 1) (N-Console Mix)5:17
- B1Umbaba (Dub Mix)2:49
- B2Umbaba (Extended 2) (S-Console Mix)5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Umbaba are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Umbaba are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Umbaba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Belgium, Spain. One of them is Who's That Beat? WHOS 42.
How do I tell if my copy of Umbaba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WHOS 42, WHOS 42 RR, WHOS 42-7, WHOS 42-7 R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 30294 20 1A1 WHOS 42 and WHOS 42 08 30294 20 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Umbaba 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.