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FargettaThe Music Is Movin'

Vinyl pressings

The Music Is Movin'

by Fargetta · 1992

13 pressings6 countriesEuro HouseItalodanceElectronic

The Music Is Movin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Music Is Movin'

11 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 5 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

1992
Label and catalog number
Marton & Media MM 004
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Runout / matrix

M&M 004 ARunout side A

M&M 004 BRunout side B

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Italy

1992
Label and catalog number
Marton & Media MM 002
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Runout / matrix

MeM 002 ASide A runout

MeM 002 BSide B runout

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Italy

1992
Label and catalog number
Marton & Media MM 002
Format
12", White Label · Stamped
Runout / matrix

MM 002 ASide A

MM 002 BSide B

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UK

1992
Label and catalog number
Synthetic Records SYNTH 001
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Runout / matrix

SYNTH 001 A1 DAMONTSide A runout etched

SYNTH 001 B1 DAMONTSide B runout etched

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UK

1992
Label and catalog number
Synthetic Records Synth001
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Runout / matrix

SYNTH 001 A¹ I DAMONTA side runout etched

SYNTH 001 B¹ I DAMONTB side runout etched

Synth001aA side label

Synth001bB side label

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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
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1992FranceFlarenasch 182 006 / Flarenasch 182006First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1992ItalyMarton & Media MM 004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1992ItalyMarton & Media MM 002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
1992ItalyMarton & Media MM 002First year12", White Label12", White Label
1992SpainMax Music NM636MAFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1992UKSynthetic Records SYNTH 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1992UKSynthetic Records SYNTH 001 RFirst year12"12"
1992UKSynthetic Records Synth001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1992UKSynthetic Records SYNTH 001RFirst year12", White Label12", White Label
1992UKSynthetic Records SYNTH 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
1992USRadikal Records (RAD 79) / Hot Productions HAL 12358First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
1996UKArista MOVING 112", Promo · Promo12", Promo · Promo
1996EuropeArista 7432138157112", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM

Tracklist

  1. A1The Music Is Movin' (Mars Plastic Mix)5:38
  2. A2The Music Is Movin' (Bonus Beat)1:48
  3. B1The Music Is Movin' (Bam Bam Tribal Mix)5:50
  4. B2The Music Is Movin' (Eeeh Paaa)2:12

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Music Is Movin' are there?

13 vinyl pressings of The Music Is Movin' are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1992 and 1996.

When was The Music Is Movin' first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Italy, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Marton & Media MM 004.

How do I tell if my copy of The Music Is Movin' is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MM 004, MM 002, SYNTH 001, SYNTH 001 R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M&M 004 A and M&M 004 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Music Is Movin' 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.

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