US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Radikal Records RU15026
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
General BaseBase Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Base Of Love
by General Base · 1994
15 pressings5 countriesEurodanceHappy HardcoreEuro HouseElectronic
Base Of Love 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 Base Of Love
13 pressings came out in 1994, 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.
France
1994- Label and catalog number
- Scorpio Music 103
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1994- Label and catalog number
- Scorpio Music 190 739.1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1994- Label and catalog number
- Roughmix RTD 176.1761.0
- Format
- 12", White Label
Germany
1994- Label and catalog number
- Roughmix RTD 176.1661.0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RTD 176.1661.0 A2 DMMRunout hand etched, side A
RTD 176.1661.0 B2 DMMRunout hand etched, side B
Germany
1994- Label and catalog number
- Roughmix RTD 176.9661.0
- Format
- 12", White Label · White
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | France | Scorpio Music 103First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | France | Scorpio Music 190 739.1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | Germany | Roughmix RTD 176.1761.0First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1994 | Germany | Roughmix RTD 176.1661.0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Roughmix RTD 176.9661.0First year12", White Label · Colored vinyl | 12", White Label · Colored vinyl |
| 1994 | Germany | Roughmix RTD 176.1761.0First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1994 | Germany | Roughmix RTD 176.9661.0First year12", Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1994 | Italy | Next Records NT 043. 94First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Italy | Next Records NTR 043 94First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Italy | Next Records NT 043First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1994 | Spain | Roses Records RS 04.20First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Spain | Roses Records RS 05.20First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | US | Radikal Records RU15026First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | Terapia TPA 0036P-1212", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 2003 | Germany | Terapia TPA 0036-1212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Base Of Love (Extended Mix)5:18
- A2Base Of Love (Samba Edit)4:09
- B1Base Of Love (Part 3)5:25
- B2Bidi, Bidi, Do You Wanna Dance (Remix)4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Base Of Love are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Base Of Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1994 and 2003.
When was Base Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Radikal Records RU15026.
How do I tell if my copy of Base Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RU15026, 103, 190 739.1, RTD 176.1761.0) 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 Base Of Love 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.
