UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mendoza Records MEN 004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MEN 004-O-1 PA5226 BCEtched O side runout
MEN004-S1Etched S side runout
UnderkutBoth Ends
Vinyl pressings
Both Ends
by Underkut · 1991
12 pressings2 countriesBreakbeatHardcoreElectronic
Both Ends was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Both Ends
4 pressings came out in 1991, 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mendoza Records MEN 004
- Format
- 12", White Label · Stamped
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mendoza Records MEN 004
- Format
- 12", White Label · Unstamped
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mendoza Records MEN 004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MEN 004-O-1 PA5226 BCEtched O side runout
MEN004-S1Etched S side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Mendoza Records MEN 004First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Mendoza Records MEN 004First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Mendoza Records MEN 004First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Mendoza Records MEN 004First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Unknown | Mendoza Records MEN02910", White Label | 10", White Label |
| 1994 | UK | Mendoza Records MEN 02910", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | Mendoza Records MEN 7047", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Spain | The Rave Kulture Records RK 00412", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2024 | Spain | The Rave Kulture Records RK 00412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2024 | Spain | The Rave Kulture Records RK 00412", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK | Super Rhythm Trax SRTX04712", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2026 | UK | Super Rhythm Trax SRTX04712", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- OBoth Ends
- SBoth Ends (DJ Fusion Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Both Ends are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Both Ends are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1991 and 2026.
When was Both Ends first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK. One of them is Mendoza Records MEN 004.
How do I tell if my copy of Both Ends is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MEN 004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MEN 004-O-1 PA5226 BC and MEN004-S1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Both Ends 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.