US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Cardiac Records 3-4013-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
3-4013-0 A DMS Cg ☮︎ [SRC Logo]Side A runout etched
3- 4013 - 0 B [SRC Logo]Side B runout etched
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Vinyl pressings
Unity
by Unity · 1991
13 pressings3 countriesHouseElectronic
Unity 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 Unity
9 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Cardiac Records 3-4013-0-DJCardiac Records 3-4013-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
[SRC Logo] 3-4013-0DJ A DMS cg ☮Runout Side A
I - I [SRC Logo] 3-4013-0-DJ BRunout Side B
3-4013-0-DJLabel Side A
3-4013-0-DJLabel Side B
UK
August 19, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Cardiac Records CNYT 6Cardiac Records 614 696
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CNYT 6 A-1U-1-1 ANDY/91Runout Etchings Side A
CNYT 6 B-1U-1-1Runout Etchings Side B
CNYT 6-ALabel Side A
CNYT 6-BLabel Side B
UK
August 19, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Cardiac Records CNY 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Cardiac Records CNYX 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Cardiac Records CNYT 6
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Italy | Baia Degli Angeli B.D.A. 006First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Italy | Cardiac Records CNYT 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Cardiac Records CNY 6First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Cardiac Records CNYX 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Cardiac Records CNYT 6First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Cardiac Records 3-4013-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Cardiac Records 3-4013-0-DJ / Cardiac Records 3-4013-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Cardiac Records 3-4013-0-DJ12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | UK | Cardiac Records CNYT 6 / Cardiac Records 614 696First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Cardiac Records CNY 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Union City Recordings UCRT 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Union City Recordings ucrtdj 612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Baia Degli Angeli BDA 00612", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AUnity (USA Mix)5:57
- BUnity (Club Dub)4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unity are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Unity are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Unity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Italy. One of them is Cardiac Records 3-4013-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Unity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3-4013-0, 3-4013-0-DJ, CNYT 6, CNY 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3-4013-0 A DMS Cg ☮︎ [SRC Logo] and 3- 4013 - 0 B [SRC Logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unity 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.