Germany
April 1994- Label and catalog number
- Low Spirit Recordings
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
WESTBAM - WIZARDS - A1Side A
WESTBAM - WIZARDS - B1Side B
WestbamWizards Of The Sonic
Vinyl pressings
Wizards Of The Sonic
by WestBam · 1994
14 pressings4 countriesTechnoHard TranceElectronic
Wizards Of The Sonic was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Wizards Of The Sonic
5 pressings came out in 1994, 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.
Germany
August 1994- Label and catalog number
- Low Spirit Recordings
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
WESTBAM: Wizards of Sonic RMX - A1Side A
WESTBAM: Wizards of Sonic RMX - B1Side B
Germany
1994- Label and catalog number
- Low Spirit Recordings 855 857-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
855 857-1-ARunout Groove A
855 857-1-BRunout Groove B
Germany
1994- Label and catalog number
- Low Spirit Recordings 855 866-1
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1994- Label and catalog number
- Low Spirit Recordings 853 197-1Urban 853 197-1
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Germany | Low Spirit Recordings 855 857-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Low Spirit Recordings 855 866-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Germany | Low Spirit Recordings 853 197-1 / Urban 853 197-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Germany | Low Spirit RecordingsFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1994 | Germany | Low Spirit RecordingsFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | Italy | Impulse IMP 51112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Italy | Impulse IMP 51112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Urban PZ344DJ12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1995 | UK & Europe | Urban PZ 344 / Urban 579 113-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1998 | UK | Wonderboy WBOYX 01012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Wonderboy WBOY 010 / Low Spirit Recordings WBOY 01012", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Wonderboy WBDJ 01012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Wonderboy WBDJ 01012" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Wonderboy WBDJ 01012", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AWizards Of The Sonic (Original)7:19
- BWizards Of The Sonic (Subliminal)7:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wizards Of The Sonic are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Wizards Of The Sonic are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1994 and 1998.
When was Wizards Of The Sonic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in Germany. One of them is Low Spirit Recordings, released April 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Wizards Of The Sonic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 855 857-1, 855 866-1, 853 197-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WESTBAM - WIZARDS - A1 and WESTBAM - WIZARDS - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wizards Of The Sonic 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.
