Italy
June 19, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Whole Records WHOLE 91257
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Blue Sleeve
Vinyl pressings
Ride Like The Wind
by East Side Beat · 1991
22 pressings11 countriesProgressive HouseHouseElectronic
Ride Like The Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Ride Like The Wind
19 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 9 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
June 19, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Whole Records WH 91257
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
Italy
June 19, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Whole Records WHOLE 91257
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Yellow Sleeve
Italy
1991- Label and catalog number
- Whole Records WHOLE 91262
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- FFRR F 176
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- FFRR F 176
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Benelux | FFRR 869 604-7 / FFRR F 176First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | FFRR 869 604-7 / FFRR F 176First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Airplay Records 9031 75898-0 / Carrere Music 9031 75898-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Airplay Records 9031-76007-7 / Carrere Music 9031-76007-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | France | Airplay Records 9031-76356-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Airplay Records 9031-76007-7 / Carrere Music 9031-76007-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Italy | Whole Records WHOLE 91262First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Netherlands | FFRR 869 605-1 / FFRR FX 176First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 285First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 176First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | FFRR F 176First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1991 | UK | FFRR F 176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | FFRR FX 176 / FFRR 869 605-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | FFRR 869-655-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | FFRR 869 655-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Ride Like The Wind (Extended Mix)6:55
- B1Ride Like The Wind (Piano Version)5:34
- B2Ride Like The Wind (Radio Editing)3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ride Like The Wind are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Ride Like The Wind are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Ride Like The Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Italy, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Whole Records WHOLE 91257, released June 19, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Ride Like The Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WHOLE 91257, WH 91257, WHOLE 91262, F 176) 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 Ride Like The Wind 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.