UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 2027
- Format
- Maxi-Single, 12"
IndustryRelease Me
Vinyl pressings
Release Me
by Industry · 1994
10 pressings2 countriesHouseDeep HouseHard HouseElectronic
Release Me 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 Release Me
6 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
- X-Clusive Records X-CLU 013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XCLU 013 DJ A1 SIMON THE EXCHANGESide A runout etched
XCLU 013 DJ B1 SIMON THE EXCHANGESide B runout etched
XCLU 013 DJ C1 SIMON - THE EXCHANGESide C runout etched
XCLU 013 DJ D1 SIMON - THE EXCHANGESide D runout etched
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Notorious NR-300
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Notorious BM-001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Notorious BM-002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BM-001-A/B / S-29773Side A
BM-002B / S-29774Side B
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Notorious NR-300
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Green Labels
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.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | UK | X-Clusive Records X-CLU 013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | MCA Records MCST 2027First yearMaxi-Single, 12" | Maxi-Single, 12" |
| 1994 | US | Notorious NR-300First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Notorious BM-001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Notorious BM-002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Notorious NR-300First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | ZYX Music ZYX 66022-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Star 69 Records STARPROMO 1270112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | US | Star 69 Records STAR 127012" | 12" |
| 2003 | US | Star 69 Records STAR 12701 / Star 69 Records star 1270112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARelease Me (Chris King UK Club Remix)
- BRelease Me (Mark Gamble Extended 12" Mix)
- C1Release Me (Original American 12")
- C2Release Me (Radio & Video Edit)
- D1Release Me (Jeff's Hard House Mix)
- D2Release Me (House Of Bang Dub)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Release Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Release Me are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1994 and 2003.
When was Release Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US. One of them is MCA Records MCST 2027.
How do I tell if my copy of Release Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCST 2027, X-CLU 013, NR-300, BM-001) 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 Release Me 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.