Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Il Discotto Productions ART 1016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
^^ VOCALSide A runout groove, etched
^^ INSTR.Side B runout groove, etched
ART 1016 ASide A label
ART 1016 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Feel The Drive
by Doctor's Cat · 1983
17 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Feel The Drive was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Drive
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Durium DS 001Durium D.S.001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M DS001 ARunouts side A
M DS001 BRunouts side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Il Discotto Productions ART 1016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Pink Label
- Runout / matrix
M VOCALRunout A, etched
M INSTR.Runout B, etched
ART 1016 ALabel side A
ART 1016 BLabel side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Il Discotto Productions ART 1016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · White company sleeve
- Runout / matrix
^^ VOCALSide A
^^ INSTR.Side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Il Discotto Productions ART 1016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Blue company sleeve
- Runout / matrix
^^ VOCALSide A
^^ INSTR.Side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Il Discotto Productions ART 1016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Red company sleeve
- Runout / matrix
^^ VOCALSide A
^^ INSTR.Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5044First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 1083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5044First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Durium DS 001 / Durium D.S.001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Durium DS 001 / Durium Marche Estere DS 001First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 115 / Dureco Benelux MS 11512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 4916 / Dureco Benelux 49167", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Danica Records DAN-160512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Danica Records DAN-160512", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Benelux | High Fashion Music MS 266 / Dureco Benelux MS 26612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1011-1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1204-1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AFeel The Drive (Vocal)6:26
- BFeel The Drive (Instrumental)5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Feel The Drive are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Feel The Drive are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 2026.
When was Feel The Drive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Germany. One of them is Il Discotto Productions ART 1016.
How do I tell if my copy of Feel The Drive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ART 1016, DS 001, 5044, 1083) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ^^ VOCAL and ^^ INSTR.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Feel The Drive 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.