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Close To You

by Fun Factory · 1994

13 pressings7 countriesEuro HouseEurodanceElectronic

Close To You was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Close To You

13 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 7 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.

US

1994
Label and catalog number
Curb Edel Records YNR-77077
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Runout / matrix

YNR 77077-A S-30262A-Side Runout Etching

YNR 77077 -B S-30263B-Side Runout Etching

TML-MRunout Stamp Each Side

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US

1994
Label and catalog number
Curb Edel Records YNR-77077
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Runout / matrix

YNR 77077-A S-30262 TML-MA-side runout etching exc TML-M stamp

YNR 77077 -B S-30263 TML-MB-side runout etching exc TML-M stamp

Full details of this pressing

Germany

1994
Label and catalog number
Control CON 4085-0
Format
12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Runout / matrix

CON 4085-0 ASide A

CON 4085-0 BSide B

Full details of this pressing

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
1994CanadaAttic ATTP-9405First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo
1994FranceScorpio Music 190 659-1First year12"12"
1994FranceScorpio Music 98First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1994GermanyControl CON 4086-0 / Club Tools CON 4086-0First year12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited
1994GermanyControl CON 4085-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1994GermanyControl CON 4093-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1994ItalyDig It International DMX 10165First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
1994SpainBoy Records BOY-248First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1994Sweden12INC 12FUN2First year12"12"
1994Sweden12INC 12FUN2First year12", White Label12", White Label
1994USCurb Edel Records YNR-77077First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo
1994USCurb Edel Records YNR-77077First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1994ItalyDig It International DMX 10186First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM

Tracklist

  1. A1Close To You (Radio Edit)3:35
  2. A2Close To You (Trouble Mix)4:35
  3. A3Close To You (Close To Ragga Mix)4:48
  4. B1Fun Factory's Groove (Instrumental)5:33
  5. B2Close To You (Close To Trance Remix)5:09

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Close To You are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Close To You are listed here, from 7 countries.

When was Close To You first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, Italy, France, Germany and more. One of them is Curb Edel Records YNR-77077.

How do I tell if my copy of Close To You is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YNR-77077, DMX 10186, 190 659-1, CON 4085-0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YNR 77077-A S-30262 and YNR 77077 -B S-30263. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Close To You 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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