US
1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records D.J. 888
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJ 888 A L8 PRL 85 80 ARunout side A
DJ 888 B L8 PRL 85 80 BRunout side B
J.M. SilkMusic Is The Key
Vinyl pressings
Music Is The Key
by J.M. Silk · 1985
10 pressings2 countriesHouseElectroElectronicFunk / Soul
Music Is The Key was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Music Is The Key
7 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
June 1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records DJ 888
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition · Purple Marbled
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records D.J. 888
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Blue Print
- Runout / matrix
DJ 888 A L8 PRL 85 80 ARunout, side A, etched
DJ 888 B L8 PRL 85 80 BRunout, side B, etched
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records D.J. 888
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Blue Translucent, Marbled
- Runout / matrix
DJ 888 AX PRL 85 80 AXRunout side A
DJ 888 BX L8 PRL 85 80 BXRunout side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records D.J. 888
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
DJ 888 AX PRL 85 80 AXRunout side A
DJ 888 BX L8 PRL 85 80 AXRunout side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records F-963
- Format
- 7", Promo
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 3470First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records D.J. 888First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records D-24812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records F-963First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records D.J. 888First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records D.J. 888First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records D-24812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records D.J. 888First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records DJ 888First year12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 347012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMusic Is The Key (Radio Version)3:45
- BMusic Is The Key (Radio Version)3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music Is The Key are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Music Is The Key are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
When was Music Is The Key first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Netherlands. One of them is D.J. International Records D.J. 888.
How do I tell if my copy of Music Is The Key is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.J. 888, DJ 888, F-963, RHR 3470) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DJ 888 A L8 PRL 85 80 A and DJ 888 B L8 PRL 85 80 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music Is The Key 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.