UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49767
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PB - 41767-A1Etched Side A
PB - 41767-B1Etched Side B
J.M. SilkLet The Music Take Control
Vinyl pressings
Let The Music Take Control
by J.M. Silk · 1987
11 pressings5 countriesHouseAcid HouseElectronic
Let The Music Take Control was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Let The Music Take Control
11 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49768 DJ
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 5958-1-RDRCA 5958-1-RD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
59581 RD A F/W ¢ A4 ERunout A side
59581 RD B ACRunout B side
/\ /\ ⥞Runout B Stamped
/\ I ⥞Runout A Stamped
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5108-7-R
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5958-1-RDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
59.58.1.RDA 1 F/W ¢ A1ESide A runout
59.58.1.RD.B A2BSide B runout
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 6308-1-RDAA
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A1A 6308.1.RDAA - 1 F/W ¢Side A runout
A1B 6308.1.RDAA - 1 F/W ¢Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | RCA Victor 5958-1-RDFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PT 49768First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PB49767 / RCA PB 49767First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | RCA PB 49767First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | RCA PT 49768 DJFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK & Europe | RCA PT 49768 / RCA PT 49 768First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | RCA Victor 5958-1-RD / RCA 5958-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | RCA 5958-1-RDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 5108-7-RFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | RCA Victor 6308-1-RDAAFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 5108-7-RABFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALet The Music Take Control4:02
- BLet The Music Take Control (Insaneappella)5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let The Music Take Control are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Let The Music Take Control are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Let The Music Take Control first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is RCA PB 49767.
How do I tell if my copy of Let The Music Take Control is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB 49767, PT 49768 DJ, 5958-1-RD, 5108-7-R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PB - 41767-A1 and PB - 41767-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let The Music Take Control 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.