Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Suck Me Plasma SUCK 102Technoclub Records SUCK 102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SUCK-102 A DMM H.P.Runout A side, hand etched
SUCK-102 B2 DMM H.P.Runout B side, hand etched
YorkThe Awakening
Vinyl pressings
The Awakening
by York · 1997
13 pressings5 countriesTranceElectronic
The Awakening was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 The Awakening
1 pressing came out in 1997, 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.
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany | Suck Me Plasma SUCK 102 / Technoclub Records SUCK 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Belgium | Green Martian GM 9801212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | Germany | Adrenalin SAMPMS 5079 / Adrenalin ADR 00712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Italy | Red Alert RED 10712" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Subversive SUB 54T12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Subversive SUB 54 T12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | UK | Subversive SUB 54 T12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Manifesto YORDJ 1/212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Manifesto FESX 60 / Manifesto 562 380-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Zeitgeist 065 816-112", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Germany | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2003 | Germany | Planet Love Records PLO 051-612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Europe | Zeitgeist 065 817-112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AThe Awakening (Mellowmix)6:30
- B1The Awakening (Suspicious Remix)5:49
- B2The Awakening (Extended Mix)8:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Awakening are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Awakening are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1997 and 2003.
When was The Awakening first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Germany. One of them is Suck Me Plasma SUCK 102.
How do I tell if my copy of The Awakening is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUCK 102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SUCK-102 A DMM H.P. and SUCK-102 B2 DMM H.P.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Awakening 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.