UK
June 22, 1992- Label and catalog number
- FXU 12 FXUR2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
12FXUR- 2 A1 PR-E TY2A-side runout
12 FXUR 2 - B2 PR-M TY2 GOOD KARMA!B-side runout
D:ReamU R The Best Thing
Vinyl pressings
U R The Best Thing
by D:Ream · 1992
20 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
U R The Best Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 U R The Best Thing
6 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
UK
June 22, 1992- Label and catalog number
- FXU FXU3TRhythm King FXU3T
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
June 22, 1992- Label and catalog number
- FXU FXU2
- Format
- 7"
UK
June 22, 1992- Label and catalog number
- FXU FXU2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FXU 2-A1 PR-M TO AMY ♥ PETER A PORKY PRIME CUT P⃫U⃫M⃫P⃫E⃫S⃫ ⃫1⃫ ⃫-⃫ ⃫A⃫1⃫A side runout hand etched
FXU 2-B1 PR-M CU AT THE RANCH PORKY P⃫U⃫M⃫P⃫E⃫S⃫ ⃫1⃫ ⃫-⃫ ⃫B⃫1⃫B side runout hand etched
UK
June 22, 1992- Label and catalog number
- FXU FXU 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- FXU FXU2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | UK | FXU FXU2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | FXU 12 FXUR2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | FXU FXU3T / Rhythm King FXU3TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | FXU FXU2First year7" | 7" |
| 1992 | UK | FXU FXU2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | FXU FXU 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Europe | Magnet MAG 1011T / FXU MAG 1011T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Magnet SAM 1321 / FXU SAM 132112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Magnet SAM 1152 / EastWest SAM 115212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Sire 0-40853 / Sire 9 40853-012", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1993 | US | Sire 0-40853 / Giant Records 9 40853-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Magnet MAG 1011T / FXU MAG 1011T12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1993 | UK | Magnet MAG 1011 / FXU 4509-92387-77", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1994 | Europe | Magnet MAG1021T / FXU 4509-95722-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Magnet MAG 1021 / Magnet MAG10217", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | FXU FXU3TX12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1U R The Best Thing (Sasha Full Mix)7:55
- A2U R The Best Thing (Sasha Dub)6:38
- B1U R The Best Thing (D•Remix)6:33
- B2U R The Best Thing (Radio Edit)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of U R The Best Thing are there?
20 vinyl pressings of U R The Best Thing are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1992 and 1994.
When was U R The Best Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK. One of them is FXU 12 FXUR2, released June 22, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of U R The Best Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 FXUR2, FXU3T, FXU2, FXU 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12FXUR- 2 A1 PR-E TY2 and 12 FXUR 2 - B2 PR-M TY2 GOOD KARMA!. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is U R The Best Thing 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.
