UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Wildcard 579707-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
579707 1 A1 DFI 95-6Side A runout
5797071 B DFI 95-6Side B runout
Dub FamilyOcean Drive
Vinyl pressings
Ocean Drive
by Dub Family · 1995
11 pressings2 countriesDowntempoSynth-popElectronic
Ocean Drive was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Ocean Drive
7 pressings came out in 1995, 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.
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Wildcard OCEAN 1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Wildcard OCEAN3
- Format
- 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Wildcard OCEAN 1
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Wildcard FLAVA 1
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Blue
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Wildcard OCEAN 3
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UK | Wildcard FLAVA 1First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | UK | Wildcard 579707-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Wildcard OCEAN 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | Wildcard OCEAN3First year12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Wildcard OCEAN 3First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Wildcard OCEAN 1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1995 | UK | Wildcard OCEAN 3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1996 | France | More Vinyl 273912", Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | UK | Polydor DRIVE 212", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| 1996 | UK | Wildcard 5766191 / Polydor 576619112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1996 | UK | Wildcard DRIVE 112", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Ocean Drive (Mindspell's Miami Beach Experience Club Mix)5:56
- A2Ocean Drive (Mindspell's Miami Beach Experience Radio Mix)4:10
- B1Ocean Drive (Mindspell's Liquid Dub)3:23
- B2Ocean Drive (Mindspell's Summer Breeze Vibe - Extended Radio Mix)5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ocean Drive are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ocean Drive are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1995 and 1996.
When was Ocean Drive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK. One of them is Wildcard 579707-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Ocean Drive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 579707-1, OCEAN 1, OCEAN3, FLAVA 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 579707 1 A1 DFI 95-6 and 5797071 B DFI 95-6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ocean 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.