Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 823-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
879 823 1 S1=1 670 06 1 13Side A runout groove, stamped
879 823 1 S2=1 670 06 1 11Side B runout groove, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Strike It Up
by Black Box · 1991
26 pressings12 countriesEurodanceHouseElectronic
Strike It Up 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 Strike It Up
25 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 822-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
879 822-7-A1 FOON X1Runout side A
879 822-7-B1 FOON Y1Runout side B
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 822-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
103 DSP-2392 A-1-8798227Runout side A
103 DSP-2392 B-1-8798227Runout side B
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction PB44459RCA PB 44459
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
103 F-2222 A1Runout side A
103 F-2222 AA1Runout side AA
UK
March 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction PB 44459RCA PB 44459
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
PB 44459 A-2U-1- 1Side A runout
PB 44459 B-1U-1-1Side B runout
UK
March 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 44460Deconstruction PT 44460
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PT 44460 A - 1U -1 - 1Side A
PT 44460 B - 1U -1 - 1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australasia | RCA PT 44460 / Deconstruction PT 44460First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Australia | RCA PB44459First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | Australia | RCA PT44460First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor 879 823-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor 879 822-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor 879 822-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Deconstruction PB44459 / RCA PB 44459First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Carrere 9031-74113-0 / Airplay Records 9031-74113-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Carrere 9031-74112-7 / Airplay Records 9031-74112-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Carrere 9031-74113-0 / Airplay Records 9031-74113-012", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | Germany | Deconstruction PT 44460First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Italy | Groove Groove Melody GGM 9120First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Mexico | RCA RX-998First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | Mexico | RCA SL-7238First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Philippines | RCA 034First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStrike It Up (D.J.Lelwel Mix)5:05
- BStrike It Up (Sensitive Mix)3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strike It Up are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Strike It Up are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Strike It Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is Polydor 879 823-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Strike It Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 879 823-1, 879 822-7, PB44459, PB 44459) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 879 823 1 S1=1 670 06 1 13 and 879 823 1 S2=1 670 06 1 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strike It Up 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.
