UK
May 9, 1994- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWL 306 A-1-1-Q1Side A
PWL 306 B-1-1-Q1Side B
Vinyl pressings
The Real Thing
by 2 Unlimited · 1994
17 pressings9 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
The Real Thing 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 The Real Thing
15 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 8 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
May 9, 1994- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWLT 306
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
PWL 306 A-1-1-QISide A
PWL 306 B-1-1-QISide B
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Radikal Records HAL 12560
- Format
- 12"
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Radikal Records HAL 12561
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
HAL 12561-A 1-1 [SRC logo]Side A runout
HAL 12561-B 1-1 [SRC logo]Side B runout
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Radikal Records HAL 12560
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Benelux | Byte Records BYTE 12031 / ToCo International 181.448-5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | France | Scorpio Music 190 667-1 / Byte Records 190667 1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7285-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7285-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Greece | FM Records FM 2073 / FM Records 181.448-5First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Italy | Got It GTR 564007 / Got It GTR 594007First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Spain | Blanco y Negro Music MX-500First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 500First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 306First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1994 | US | Radikal Records HAL 12560First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | Radikal Records HAL 12561First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Radikal Records HAL 12560First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Benelux | Byte Records BYTE 12031First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1994 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 306First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Japan | Toshiba EMI Ltd12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Japan | Prime Cut SNP-500612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The Real Thing (Trance-Thing)6:18
- A2The Real Thing (Extended)6:20
- AAThe Real Thing (Tribal-Thing)5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Real Thing are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Real Thing are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1994 and 2001.
When was The Real Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US, Benelux, France and more. One of them is PWL Continental PWL 306, released May 9, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of The Real Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWL 306, PWLT 306, HAL 12560, HAL 12561) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PWL 306 A-1-1-Q1 and PWL 306 B-1-1-Q1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Real Thing 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.
