Germany
May 5, 2000- Label and catalog number
- International Deejay Gigolo Records Gigolo 44
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MPO GIGOLO EFA 29544-6 A2 MARK/GRAZZ-THE EXCHANGE
Dave ClarkeThe Compass
Vinyl pressings
The Compass
by Dave Clarke · 2000
10 pressings2 countriesHouseTechnoElectronic
The Compass was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Compass
2 pressings came out in 2000, 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.
Germany
May 5, 2000- Label and catalog number
- International Deejay Gigolo Records GIGOLO 44
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Limited Edition · Yellow Translucent
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | International Deejay Gigolo Records Gigolo 44First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2000 | Germany | International Deejay Gigolo Records GIGOLO 44First year12", Single Sided, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Single Sided, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2001 | Unknown | Not On Label (Dave Clarke) DC200112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2001 | UK | Skint SKI 672025 612" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Skint SKINT 7312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 2001 | UK | Skint SKINT 73X12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2001 | UK | Skint SKINT 73 / Skint SKINT 73X12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | UK | Skint SKINT 7312", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Skint SKINT 73X12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Cut, White Label |
| ? | UK | Not On Label12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Compass (Wink South Philly Acid Pass)9:39
- B1The Compass (Wink South Philly Pass)9:25
- B2The Compass (Original)5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Compass are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Compass are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2000 and 2001.
When was The Compass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in Germany. One of them is International Deejay Gigolo Records Gigolo 44, released May 5, 2000.
How do I tell if my copy of The Compass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Gigolo 44, GIGOLO 44) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO GIGOLO EFA 29544-6 A2 MARK/GRAZZ-THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Compass 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.