UK
May 16, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Box 21 12 BOKS 3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 BOKS - 3 A1 Stu.A Side Hand Etched Runout
12 BOKS 3 B1B Side Hand Etched Runout
Gems For JemLifting Me Higher
Vinyl pressings
Lifting Me Higher
by Gems For Jem · 1994
10 pressings5 countriesHouseEuro HouseElectronic
Lifting Me Higher 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 Lifting Me Higher
3 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Box 21 DJ BOKS 3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 BOKS - 3 A1 Stu.Runout side A
12 BOKS - 3 B1Runout side B
Belgium
1994- Label and catalog number
- Noise Records 747-16
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Belgium | Noise Records 747-16First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Box 21 DJ BOKS 3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Box 21 12 BOKS 3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | Belgium | Noise Traxx Records 2105714 / Noise Traxx Records 747-2312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Canada | Numuzik Inc. NU-21212", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7812-1212" | 12" |
| 1995 | Italy | Whole Records WHOLE 9128112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | UK | Box 21 12 BOKS 3R-DJ12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Box 21 12 BOKS 3R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALifting Me Higher (Peak Energy Mix)7:30
- B1Lifting Me Higher (Satellite Mix)6:10
- B2Lifting Me Higher (Peak Energy Edit)5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lifting Me Higher are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lifting Me Higher are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1994 and 1995.
When was Lifting Me Higher first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, Belgium. One of them is Box 21 12 BOKS 3, released May 16, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Lifting Me Higher is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 BOKS 3, DJ BOKS 3, 747-16) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 BOKS - 3 A1 Stu. and 12 BOKS 3 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lifting Me Higher 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.