Italy
2000- Label and catalog number
- Rise RISE 077
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
RISE 077 ASide A runout, etched
RISE 077 BSide B runout, etched
FlexSweet Thing
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Thing
by Flex · 2000
11 pressings5 countriesHouseDiscoElectronic
Sweet Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Sweet Thing
8 pressings came out in 2000, the album's first year, in 4 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
2000- Label and catalog number
- INCredible INCS 4 TP
- Format
- 12", White Label
Italy
2000- Label and catalog number
- Rise 077-1
- Format
- 12"
Italy
2000- Label and catalog number
- Rise RISE 077
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
RISE 077 ARunout side A
RISE 077 BRunout side B
France
2000- Label and catalog number
- Big Mix SHT S0020-6
- Format
- 12"
Netherlands
2000- Label and catalog number
- Pimento PMO 006T
- Format
- 12"
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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | France | Big Mix SHT S0020-6First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Italy | Rise RISE 077First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Italy | INCredible INCS 4 TPFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2000 | Italy | Rise 077-1First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Italy | Rise RISE 077First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Netherlands | Pimento PMO 006TFirst year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Netherlands | Pimento PMO 006 / Pimento 441.0006.31First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 2000 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 285 MFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | UK | Conception Artist Management CAM02512", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2001 | UK | Conception Artist Management CAM02512", Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Conception Artist Management CAM 009T12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Thing (Kamasutra Vocal Mix)8:31
- A2Sweet Thing (Triple X Choco Rhumba FM Cut)3:00
- B1Sweet Thing (Triple X Rhumba Extended Mix)6:00
- B2Sweet Thing (Alex Neri's Pressure)8:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Thing are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sweet Thing are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2000 and 2001.
When was Sweet Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in Italy, France, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is Rise RISE 077.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RISE 077, INCS 4 TP, 077-1, SHT S0020-6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RISE 077 A and RISE 077 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Thing 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.