Belgium
May 1, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Freestyle Records FS 2015
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Castles In The Sky
by Ian Van Dahl · 2000
18 pressings8 countriesTranceProgressive TranceElectronic
Castles In The Sky 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 Castles In The Sky
8 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.
Belgium
May 1, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Freestyle Records FS 2015
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
US
2000- Label and catalog number
- Robbins 76869-72046-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
76869-72046-1A THFM J.Y.Runout side A
76869-72046-1BRunout Side B
76869-72046-1ALabel side A
76869-72046-1BLabel side B
US
2000- Label and catalog number
- Robbins REAB-72046-1Robbins 76869-72046-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Germany
November 29, 2000- Label and catalog number
- Dos Or Die Recordings DOS 141
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DOS 141-ARunout A side, hand etched
DOS 141-B-Runout B side, hand etched
France
2000- Label and catalog number
- Airplay Records 158 246-1Universal Licensing Music (ULM) 158 246-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DFI-00-6 IAN VAW DAHL A 158 246-1 AA-side runout groove
DFI-00-6 IAN VAN DAHL B 158 246-1 BB-side runout groove
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | France | Airplay Records 158 246-1 / Universal Licensing Music (ULM) 158 246-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2000 | Germany | Dos Or Die Recordings DOS 141First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Spain | Cyber Music VLMX 250-3First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | US | Robbins 76869-72046-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 2000 | US | Robbins REAB-72046-1 / Robbins 76869-72046-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Belgium | Freestyle Records FS 2015First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Belgium | Freestyle Records FS 2015First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2000 | Germany | Dos Or Die Recordings DOS 141First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Australia | Bang On! BANG 2712", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2001 | France | Universal Licensing Music (ULM) 015409-1 / Airplay Records 015409-112" | 12" |
| 2001 | Italy | Dance Factory 8 79011 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | Spain | Cyber Music VLMX 402-312" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | NuLife NUX2612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | NuLife NUX3912", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 2001 | UK | NuLife NUX 2612", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Castles In The Sky (Extended Mix)
- A2Castles In The Sky (Peter Luts Remix)
- B1Castles In The Sky (Absolom Remix)
- B2Castles In The Sky (Perfect Sphere Remix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Castles In The Sky are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Castles In The Sky are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 2000 and 2001.
When was Castles In The Sky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in Belgium, US, Germany, France and more. One of them is Freestyle Records FS 2015, released May 1, 2000.
How do I tell if my copy of Castles In The Sky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FS 2015, 76869-72046-1, REAB-72046-1, DOS 141) 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 Castles In The Sky 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.
