Canada
1991- Label and catalog number
- Hi-Bias Records HB-008
- Format
- 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
HB-008-A "Around The World"A-Side Runout Etching
HB-008-B "And Back Snap"B-Side Runout Etching
Z-FormationBrutal EP
Vinyl pressings
Brutal EP
by Z-Formation · 1991
11 pressings4 countriesDeep HouseTechnoBleepElectronic
Brutal EP 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 Brutal EP
10 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1991- Label and catalog number
- Hi-Bias Records HB-008
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HB-008A Around The World
HB-008B And Back Snap
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Final Vinyl FVX 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Final Vinyl FVT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Final Vinyl FVX 01
- Format
- 12", White Label, 45 RPM · Stamped
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Final Vinyl ZF PROMO 1
- Format
- 12", Promo, EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZF PROMO-1A₁ - FVT-1-A₁ ANDY 91'Side A, etched
ZF PROMO-1B₁ - FVT-1-B₁Side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 | Canada | Hi-Bias Records HB-008First year12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Canada | Hi-Bias Records HB-008First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label, Stereo |
| 1991 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 627First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 609 / Hi-Bias Records MIX 609First year12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | Max Music NM509MAFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | UK | Final Vinyl FVX 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Final Vinyl FVT 1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1991 | UK | Final Vinyl ZF PROMO 1First year12", Promo, EP, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, EP, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Final Vinyl FVX 01First year12", White Label, 45 RPM | 12", White Label, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 609First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | Back To Life BTL01812", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Eee Yai Yai5:45
- A2Hollow Cloud5:26
- B1Oh4:27
- B2Frenzy4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brutal EP are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Brutal EP are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1991 and 2023.
When was Brutal EP first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Canada, UK, Italy, Spain. One of them is Hi-Bias Records HB-008.
How do I tell if my copy of Brutal EP is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HB-008, FVX 1, FVT 1, FVX 01) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HB-008-A "Around The World" and HB-008-B "And Back Snap". Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brutal EP 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.