US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Pow Wow Records PW 454
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRC PW-454-A 1-1 43T919 11-89 597-4A-Side Runout Etching
SRC PW-454-B 1-1 43T919 11-89 597-4B-Side Runout Etching
Tribal HouseMotherland
Vinyl pressings
Motherland
by Tribal House · 1990
11 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
Motherland 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 Motherland
9 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLX 198
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
COOLX.198.A1Etched runout side A
COOLX.198.B1Etched runout side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLXR 198
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOL 198
- Format
- 7", Single · Solid centre. Blue paper labels.
- Runout / matrix
Side A (etched): COOL 198 A2
Side B (etched): COOL 198 B1
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLXS 198
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
COOL XR -198 A1 1 ΛRunout side-A
COOL XR -198 B1 1 ΛRunout side-AA
COOLXS 198-ALabel side-A
COOLXS 198-AALabel side-AA
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLXW 198
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 | Australia | Central Station CSR 120026First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Cooltempo 613 033 / Chrysalis 613 033First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Chrysalis 113 033First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Not On Label 61303312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 198First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOLXR 198First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOLXS 198First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOLXW 198First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 198First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | US | Pow Wow Records PW 454First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Pow Wow Records PW 45412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Motherland (Freedom Mix)7:38
- A2Motherland (Radio Mix)4:33
- B1Motherland (Africa Dub) (DJ's Reverse Overlay Mix)8:10
- B2Motherland (Instrumental Mix)6:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Motherland are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Motherland are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Motherland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Australia, Germany. One of them is Pow Wow Records PW 454.
How do I tell if my copy of Motherland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PW 454, COOLX 198, COOLXR 198, COOL 198) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRC PW-454-A 1-1 43T919 11-89 597-4 and SRC PW-454-B 1-1 43T919 11-89 597-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Motherland 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.