US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Definity Records DF002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Needin' U
by David Morales · 1998
18 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic
Needin' U was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Needin' U
14 pressings came out in 1998, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Definity Records DF002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DF-002-RE1-A
DF-002-RE1-B
US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Definity Records DF-002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
DF-002-A EUROPADISK DMM NY USA 25370 & S-1Runout A-side etched
DF-002-B EUROPADISK DMM NY USA 25370 & S-1Runout B-side etched
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Manifesto FESX 46Manifesto 566 291-1
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
FESX 46 A1 SMC MPOSide A runout etched
FESX 46 A1 T2T MPOSide B runout etched
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Azuli Records AZNY 084
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Manifesto AZNY 84Azuli Records AZNY 84
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
AZNY 84 A-1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | France | White Label WL003First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 4014-6First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Club Tools 0065730CLUFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 213First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | Not On LabelFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | Spain | Container Records NM7085MXFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | UK | Manifesto FESX 46 / Manifesto 566 291-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Manifesto AZNY 84 / Azuli Records AZNY 84First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Azuli Records AZNY 084First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | UK | Azuli Records AZULI 84 / Definity Records AZULI 8412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1998 | UK | Manifesto AZNY 84 / Azuli Records AZNY 84First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | US | Definity Records DF002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | US | Definity Records DF002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | US | Definity Records DF-002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | Belgium | 541 541416 500095First year12" | 12" |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Manifesto FESX 46 / Definity Records FESX 4612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 2005 | Unknown | Not On Label NEEDIN 00112", Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Italy | Groovin Recordings GR-1212912", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Needin' U (Boss Anthem Mix)10:00
- A2Needin' U (Need A Dub)5:43
- B1Needin' U (Original Mistake)7:53
- B2Needin' U (One Rascal Mix)9:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Needin' U are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Needin' U are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1998 and 2025.
When was Needin' U first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in US, UK, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Definity Records DF002.
How do I tell if my copy of Needin' U is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DF002, DF-002, FESX 46, AZNY 084) 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 Needin' U 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.