Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Metrovynil 2309-1EAMS 2309-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2309-1 A2 SSTRunout side A
2309-1 B SSTRunout side B
DJ BoBoTake Control
Vinyl pressings
Take Control
by DJ BoBo · 1993
13 pressings9 countriesEuro HouseEurodanceElectronic
Take Control was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Take Control
6 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Greece
1993- Label and catalog number
- FM Records FM 2048
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FM 2048 A'Side A, etched
FM 2048 B'Side B, etched
Italy
1993- Label and catalog number
- DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.14
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Spain
1993- Label and catalog number
- Fresh Music NM801MXMax Music NM801MX
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Sweden
1993- Label and catalog number
- 12INC 12BOBO3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Hungary
1993- Label and catalog number
- Record Express
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
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.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Germany | Metrovynil 2309-1 / EAMS 2309-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1993 | Greece | FM Records FM 2048First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Hungary | Record ExpressFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | Italy | DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.14First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | Spain | Fresh Music NM801MX / Max Music NM801MXFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | Sweden | 12INC 12BOBO3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | France | Panic Records 861 229 - 112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | Germany | Metrovynil 2312-1 / EAMS 2312-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Italy | DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.3412", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | Italy | DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.1412", Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1994 | Mexico | Peerless LPS-21512" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | CMC International Records AR-2607012", Single · Colored vinyl | 12", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1994 | US | CMC International Records AR-2607012", Single · Colored vinyl | 12", Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ATake Control (Club Version)5:56
- B1Take Control (Radio Mix)3:45
- B2Take Control (Instrumental)5:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Control are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Take Control are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1993 and 1994.
When was Take Control first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain and more. One of them is Metrovynil 2309-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Control is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2309-1, FM 2048, DWA 01.14, NM801MX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2309-1 A2 SST and 2309-1 B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Control 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.
