Belgium
1997- Label and catalog number
- Dance Opera DO 505
- Format
- 12"
Boccaccio LifeThe Secret Wish
Vinyl pressings
The Secret Wish
by Boccaccio Life · 1997
11 pressings4 countriesTranceElectronic
The Secret Wish 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 The Secret Wish
1 pressing came out in 1997, 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 11 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 | Belgium | Dance Opera DO 505First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | France | Antler-Subway 7243 8 85665 612" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Go For It GOFO 9831-612" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Go For It GOFO 9831-612", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Neo NEO1200912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Neo NEO1200912", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1998 | France | EMI Music France 8 85130 612" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Neo NEO1200412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Neo NEO1200912", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1999 | UK | Neo NEO1200412", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Djinthemix DMX00912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Secret Wish (Original 12" Mix)5:09
- BThe Secret Wish (Flowtation Mix)5:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Secret Wish are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Secret Wish are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 2002.
When was The Secret Wish first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Belgium. One of them is Dance Opera DO 505.
How do I tell if my copy of The Secret Wish is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DO 505) 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 The Secret Wish 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.