UK
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Sidewalk 12SID 113
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12SID 113 A-1U SOUND CLINICSide A, Stamped + Etched
12SID 113 B-1USide B, Stamped
David BendethFeel The Real
Vinyl pressings
Feel The Real
by David Bendeth · 1979
13 pressings4 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Feel The Real was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Feel The Real
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 4 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
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Sidewalk SID 113
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
SID 113 A-1U R SOUND CLINIC 1Side A stamped, etched variant 1
SID 113 B-1U T JONZ 1Side B stamped, etched variant 1
SID 113 A-1U A SOUND CLINIC 1Side A stamped, etched variant 2
SID 113 B-1U G JONZ 1Side A stamped, etched variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Sidewalk 12SID 113Sidewalk 12 SID 113
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
12SID 113 A - 1U SOUND CLINICSide A runout
12SID 113 B - 1U SOUND CLINICSide B runout
12SID 113ASide A label
12SID 113BSide B label
UK
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Sidewalk SID 113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
April 1979- Label and catalog number
- Inter Global Music 12E4-8326Epic 12E4-8326
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12E4 8326 A•1A•2HZ DM-3Side A runout
12E4 8326 B•1A•2HZ DM-Side B runout
8326 ASide A label
8326 BSide B label
Netherlands
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Sidewalk 1A K052Z-63208
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Ireland | Sidewalk SID 113First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Sidewalk 1A 006-63207First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Sidewalk 12SID 113 / Sidewalk 12 SID 113First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition |
| 1979 | Canada | Inter Global Music 12E4-8326 / Epic 12E4-8326First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Sidewalk 1A K052Z-63208First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | UK | Sidewalk 12SID 113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Sidewalk SID 113First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | UK | Sidewalk SID 113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Deluxe Audio delr 00512" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Deluxe Audio delx 00512" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Deluxe Audio delx 00512", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Deluxe Audio delx 00512", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Deluxe Audio DELXPRO-00112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- AFeel The Real6:49
- B1Breakdown3:54
- B2Feel The Real3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Feel The Real are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Feel The Real are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 2000.
When was Feel The Real first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Canada, Netherlands, Ireland. One of them is Sidewalk 12SID 113, released September 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Feel The Real is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12SID 113, SID 113, 12E4-8326, 1A K052Z-63208) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12SID 113 A-1U SOUND CLINIC and 12SID 113 B-1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Feel The Real 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.