UK
March 4, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656655 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Victoria Wilson-JamesThrough
Vinyl pressings
Through
by Victoria Wilson-James · 1991
10 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
Through 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 Through
10 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.
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656655 7
- Format
- 7"
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656655 0
- Format
- 7", Single · Poster sleeve
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 1608
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 73708
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-73708-A 1A G (A)P [STERLING] A4Runout, side A, etched
XSS-73708-B 1A G1 A3 [STERLING]Runout, side B, etched
XSS 73708ALabel side A
XSS 73708BLabel side B
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656655 6
- Format
- 12"
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Epic 656655 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Europe | Epic 656655 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Epic EPC 656655 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Epic EPC 656655 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | Epic ARIE 0009First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Epic 656655 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | UK | Epic XPR 1608First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Epic 656655 0First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | US | Epic 49 73708First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Epic 656655 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Through (Jazzie's Single Mix)4:35
- A2Through (Drop Deep Dub)7:33
- B1Through (Classic Club Mix)7:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Through are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Through are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Through first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Epic 656655 6, released March 4, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Through is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 656655 6, 656655 7, 656655 0, XPR 1608) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Through 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.