UK
November 24, 1997- Label and catalog number
- VC Recordings VCRT27VC Recordings 7243 8 94756 6 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
AmiraMy Desire
Vinyl pressings
My Desire
by Amira · 1997
18 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
My Desire 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 My Desire
7 pressings came out in 1997, 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.
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- VC Recordings WBADJ 30
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
NEIL MASTERPIECE WBADJ 30 A-1-1- IRunout side A, etched & stamped
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label WBADJ 26
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
WBADJ 26 A - 1 - 1 - 1 JASide A Runout
WBADJ 26 B - 1 - 1 - 1Side B Runout
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- VC Recordings VCRTXDJ 27
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- VC Recordings VCRTDJ 27
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Slip 'n' Slide WBADJ 26
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
WBADJ 26 A - 1 - 1 - 1 JASide A Runout
WBADJ 26 B - 1 - 1 - 1Side B Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Italy | Airplane! Records ARP 21017First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | VC Recordings WBADJ 30First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1997 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTXDJ 27First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTDJ 27First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Slip 'n' Slide WBADJ 26First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Not On Label WBADJ 26First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1997 | UK | VC Recordings VCRT27 / VC Recordings 7243 8 94756 6 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | France | Airplay Records 567 925-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1998 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTDJ 3612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | VC Recordings VCRT 36 / VC Recordings VCRT3612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTDJ7112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTXDJ 7112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTX36 / VC Recordings 7243 8 88958 6 612", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 2001 | Netherlands | Pimento PMO 010T12" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings WBADJ 6112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings VCRT 7112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Amira) MIR12", White Label, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", White Label, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Amira) MIR12", White Label, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", White Label, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- AMy Desire (Klubhead Vocal)
- BMy Desire (Klubhead Dub)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Desire are there?
18 vinyl pressings of My Desire are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 2001.
When was My Desire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, Italy. One of them is VC Recordings VCRT27, released November 24, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of My Desire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VCRT27, WBADJ 30, WBADJ 26, VCRTXDJ 27) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Desire 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.