Netherlands
1998- Label and catalog number
- Mo'Bizz Recordings MBZZ 020-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Transparent
- Runout / matrix
MBZ 2020-A HCB875755Runout Groove A
DJ JeanThe Launch
Vinyl pressings
The Launch
by DJ Jean · 1998
15 pressings6 countriesTranceHard HouseElectronic
The Launch 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 The Launch
1 pressing came out in 1998, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Netherlands | Mo'Bizz Recordings MBZZ 020-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1999 | France | Independance Records 896 051-612" | 12" |
| 1999 | France | Independance Records 896 271-612" | 12" |
| 1999 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Mo'Bizz Recordings GSA Division URBDJ 2030 / Urban URBDJ 203012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Mo'Bizz Recordings GSA Division 563545-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1999 | Italy | BXR BXR 106812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | Spain | Insolent Tracks INSMX 57 (M)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | UK | AM:PM 12AMPM123 / AM:PM 562 362-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1999 | UK | AM:PM 12AMPMX123 / AM:PM 562 363-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | UK | AM:PM 12 AMPMDJ 12312", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | AM:PM 12 AMPMXDJ 12312", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | Netherlands | Mo'Bizz Recordings MBZZ 020-1212", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (DJ Jean) VT-2 / Not On Label (ATB) VT-212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | UK | AM:PM 12AMPMX12312", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AThe Launch (Original Mix)6:46
- B1The Launch (Rollercoaster's Pumped Up Mix)6:10
- B2The Launch (Instant Double Remix)6:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Launch are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Launch are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1998 and 1999.
When was The Launch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Netherlands. One of them is Mo'Bizz Recordings MBZZ 020-12.
How do I tell if my copy of The Launch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MBZZ 020-12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MBZ 2020-A HCB875755. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Launch 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.