Italy
December 1993- Label and catalog number
- DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.11
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
ICE MCTake Away The Colour
Vinyl pressings
Take Away The Colour
by ICE MC · 1993
16 pressings7 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
Take Away The Colour was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Take Away The Colour
9 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
Italy
1993- Label and catalog number
- DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.02
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Label red/green
- Runout / matrix
DWA.0102.A ASRunout side A, etched
DWA 0102 B ASRunout side B, etched
Italy
1993- Label and catalog number
- DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.02
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DWA · 0102 · A ASRunout side A
DWA 0102 B ASRunout side B
Italy
1993- Label and catalog number
- DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.02
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Misprint
Italy
1993- Label and catalog number
- DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.11
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DWA 01.11 ASide A runout
DWA 01.11 BSide B runout
Australia
1993- Label and catalog number
- Dance Pool 660390 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PB AMM 33⅓ 660 390 • 6ASide A
PB AMM 33⅓ 660 390-6BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Australia | Dance Pool 660390 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | France | Airplay Records 859 971-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | Polydor 859 971-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.02First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1993 | Italy | DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.02First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.02First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | Italy | DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.11First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 440First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.11First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | France | Airplay Records 237812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMDS-86341 / DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.1112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label "ICE MC"12", White Label, 45 RPM | 12", White Label, 45 RPM |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label "ICE MC"12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label ICE MC (II)12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | Australia | Dance Pool 49-661331-2012", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | Greece | FM Records FM 204712", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ATake Away The Colour (Hf Mix)6:41
- B1Take Away The Colour (V.C.F. Mix)5:06
- B2Take Away The Colour (Radio Mix)3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Away The Colour are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Take Away The Colour are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1993 and 1994.
When was Take Away The Colour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Italy, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 01.11, released December 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Away The Colour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DWA 01.11, DWA 01.02, 660390 6, 859 971-1) 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 Take Away The Colour 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.
