US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis V 23712
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V 23712 ASide A label
V 23712 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Alright
by Urban Soul · 1991
24 pressings5 countriesHouseDeep HouseGarage HouseElectronic
Alright 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 Alright
15 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Polar Records POL-001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
POL-001-A-RE HERbIE JR :v)Side A, etched
POL-001-B-RE HERbIE JR :v)Side B, etched
UK
September 9, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOL 244
- Format
- 7"
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLX 244Cooltempo coolx244
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
COOLX 244 A- 1U-1-1 ANDYA Side runout stamped / etched
COOLX 244 AA- 1U-1-1B Side runout stamped / etched
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo coolx231Cooltempo COOLX 231
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
COOLX 231 A-1U-1-1 MFEtchings side A
COOLX 231 AA-1U-1-1 MFEtchings side B
COOLX 231—ALabel side A
COOLX 231—AALabel side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo coolxr231Cooltempo COOLXR 231
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
COOLXR 231 A-1U-1-1 ANDYSide A runout stamped / etched
COOLXR 231 AA-1U-1-1 ANDYSide AA runout stamped / etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Cooltempo 1C 060 - 3 23668 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Cooltempo 1C 006-32 3668 7 / Cooltempo 1C 006 - 3 23668 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Cooltempo 1C 060 - 3 23668 612", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Cooltempo 1C 006-32 3668 7 / Cooltempo 1C 006 - 3 23668 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1991 | Germany | Cooltempo 1C 060-32 3668 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 244 / Cooltempo coolx244First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo coolx231 / Cooltempo COOLX 231First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo coolxr231 / Cooltempo COOLXR 231First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 231First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo 12COOLDJ 231First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo COOLXW 231First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo COOLXW 244First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Cooltempo cool231 / Cooltempo COOL 231First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Chrysalis V 23712First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Polar Records POL-001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Unknown | Not On Label (Urban Soul) USL50112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2008 | UK | Juno Records JUNO 5TP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2008 | UK | Juno Records JUNO 512" | 12" |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Germany | Systematic SYST1011-610", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2015 | Germany | Systematic SYST1014-610" | 10" |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | Peppermint Jam PJ30012" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Alright (Original Mix)7:20
- A2Alright (Zanzibar Mix)7:52
- B1Alright (Club)7:20
- B2Alright (Dub)6:30
- B3Alright (Radio)3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alright are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Alright are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 2024.
When was Alright first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Italy, Europe and more. One of them is Chrysalis V 23712.
How do I tell if my copy of Alright is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 23712, POL-001, COOL 244, COOLX 244) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 23712 A and V 23712 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alright 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.