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Vinyl pressings

Thru Tha Roof

by Future Groove Express · 2000

11 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic

Thru Tha Roof 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 Thru Tha Roof

7 pressings came out in 2000, 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.

Germany

2000
Label and catalog number
Tonfabrik 74321 84356 1
Format
12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Runout / matrix

B145498-01 A1 HLRunout side A stamped

B145498-01 B1 HLRunout side B stamped

Full details of this pressing

Italy

2000
Label and catalog number
Do It Yourself Entertainment DO IT 37-00
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label
Runout / matrix

DO IT 37.00 - A

DO IT 37.00 - 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 11 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

2000s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2000FranceUniversal 587 752-1 / Spinnin' Records 587 752-1First year12"12"
2000GermanyTonfabrik 74321 84356 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
2000ItalyDo It Yourself Entertainment DO IT 37-00First year12"12"
2000ItalyDo It Yourself Entertainment DO IT 37-00First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label
2000NetherlandsSpinnin' Records SP 018First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
2000NetherlandsSpinnin' Records SP 018First year12", White Label12", White Label
2000SpainMostiko MO 0166First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
2001CanadaPopular Records POP 410112"12"
2001NetherlandsSpinnin' Records SP 018R12", White Label12", White Label
2001USGroovilicious GM 23712", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
2001USGroovilicious GM 23712", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo12", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo

Tracklist

  1. A1Thru Tha Roof (Vocal Club Mix)6:55
  2. A2Thru Tha Roof (Future Groovin' Dub)7:14
  3. B1Thru Tha Roof (Future Groove Remix)7:10
  4. B2Thru Tha Roof (Instrumental Club Mix)6:50

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Thru Tha Roof are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Thru Tha Roof are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 2000 and 2001.

When was Thru Tha Roof first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 2000, in Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Spinnin' Records SP 018.

How do I tell if my copy of Thru Tha Roof is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 018, 587 752-1, 74321 84356 1, DO IT 37-00) 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 Thru Tha Roof 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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