Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- DFC DFC 231
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DFC•231•ARunout etched, side A
DFC•231•BRunout etched, side AA
Afrika BambaataaFeel The Vibe
Vinyl pressings
Feel The Vibe
by Afrika Bambaataa · 1994
13 pressings4 countriesEurodanceElectronic
Feel The Vibe 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 Feel The Vibe
5 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- DFC DFC 231
- Format
- 12", White Label
Spain
1994- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro MX 581
- Format
- 12"
Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- DFC DFC231
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
DFC.231.ASide A
DFC.231.BSide B
Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- DFC DFC 231
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DFC•231•ARunout area side A
DFC•231•BRunout area side B
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Italy | DFC DFC 231First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Italy | DFC DFC 231First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1994 | Italy | DFC DFC231First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint |
| 1994 | Italy | DFC DFC 231First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 581First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | France | Power Dance 470 22912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | France | Power Dance 470 22912" | 12" |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7573-12 / DFC ZYX 7573-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7573-12 / DFC ZYX 7573-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Italy | DFC DFC 24312" | 12" |
| 1995 | Italy | DFC DFC 24312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Spain | Blanco y Negro MX-581-R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Italy | DFC DFC 23112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Feel The Vibe (Coco Pot Club Mix)6:00
- A2Feel The Vibe (Extended Club Mix)6:00
- AA1Feel The Vibe (Vibe Mix)4:25
- AA2Feel The Vibe (Coco Pot Radio Edit)4:00
- AA3Feel The Vibe (Radio Vibe Mix)3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Feel The Vibe are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Feel The Vibe are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1994 and 2006.
When was Feel The Vibe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in Italy, Spain. One of them is DFC DFC 231.
How do I tell if my copy of Feel The Vibe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFC 231, MX 581, DFC231) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DFC•231•A and DFC•231•B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Feel The Vibe 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.
