Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- X-Energy Records X - 12001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPIRIDIONI - LATO A VOCALRunout side A, etched
SPIRY - LATO B STRUMENRunout Side B, etched
AdvanceTake Me To The Top
Vinyl pressings
Take Me To The Top
by Advance · 1982
32 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Take Me To The Top was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Take Me To The Top
1 pressing came out in 1982, 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 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | X-Energy Records X - 12001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 352812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 352812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 15287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 811 539-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 502312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 811 539-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 811 539-112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 811 539-77", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 811 539-7 DJ7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 811 539-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | ARS records BMC 352812" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 526512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-12001 DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSPX 752 DJ / Boiling Point POSPX 752 DJ12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | France | Airplay Records 9031 75906-012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.933.512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | B.I.G. BIG 5137-1212" | 12" |
| 2000 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 28012", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2000 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 28012", Promo, 45 RPM, White Label, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM, White Label, Single Sided · Promo |
| 2000 | Netherlands | Vocal Bizz Recordings VBZZ 108-1212", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2000 | Netherlands | Vocal Bizz Recordings VBZZ 108-1212" | 12" |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Italy | X-Energy Records X - 1200112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered, Repress |
| 2019 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 47912", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 47912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2019 | Italy | X-Energy Records X - 12001 - R12", 45 RPM, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Italy | X-Energy Records X - 12001 - R12", 45 RPM, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Italy | X-Energy Records X - 12001 - RX12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Vital Records BMC 352812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ATake Me To The Top (Vocal)6:15
- BTake Me To The Top (Instrumental)6:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Me To The Top are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Take Me To The Top are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 2019.
When was Take Me To The Top first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy. One of them is X-Energy Records X - 12001.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Me To The Top is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X - 12001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPIRIDIONI - LATO A VOCAL and SPIRY - LATO B STRUMEN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Me To The Top 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.