Belgium
April 15, 2002- Label and catalog number
- Freestyle Records FS 2025
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
FS1 2025 - A -Side A, etched
FS1 2025 - B -Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Reason
by Ian Van Dahl · 2002
21 pressings8 countriesTranceElectronic
Reason was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 Reason
20 pressings came out in 2002, the album's first year, in 8 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
2002- Label and catalog number
- Freestyle Records FS2025
- Format
- 12", White Label · Stickered
UK
May 20, 2002- Label and catalog number
- NuLife 74321938721
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
74321938721-A-1 45 Portal SpaceSide A runout, etched
74321938721-B-1 33 PSSide B runout, etched
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- NuLife NUX44
- Format
- 12", White Label
US
2002- Label and catalog number
- Robbins 76869-72070-1
- Format
- 12"
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- NuLife NUX42
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
NUX-42-A-1 EWRunout hand etched, side A
NUX-42-AA-1 EW SI MASTERPIECERunout hand etched, side AA
NUX42. A.Side A label
NUX42. AA.Side AA label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Belgium | Freestyle Records FS2025First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2002 | Canada | BMG Music Canada KD-52037First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | Canada | BMG Music Canada KD-5203712", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2002 | Germany | Dos Or Die Recordings DOS 222First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Spain | Cyber Music VLMX 1018-3First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | NuLife NUX42First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | NuLife NUX43First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | NuLife NUX44First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | NuLife NUX44First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2002 | UK | NuLife NUX43First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | NuLife NUX42First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2002 | US | Robbins 76869-72070-1First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | US | Robbins REAB-72070-1First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2002 | Italy | EMI 7243 5 50883 6 9First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | Belgium | Freestyle Records FS 2025First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Reason (Extended Mix)5:48
- A2Reason (Dee Dee Remix)8:15
- B1Reason (Kraxler & Schwarz Remix)7:52
- B2Reason (Perfect Sphere Remix)5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reason are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Reason are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Reason first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in Belgium, UK, US, Italy and more. One of them is Freestyle Records FS 2025, released April 15, 2002.
How do I tell if my copy of Reason is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FS 2025, FS2025, 74321938721, NUX44) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FS1 2025 - A - and FS1 2025 - B -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reason 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.
