UK
July 19, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 12cool 272Cooltempo 12cool272
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12COOL 272 A-2-1-1 JAA side runout stamped / etched
12COOL 272 AA-2-1-1AA side runout stamped
Juliet RobertsCaught In The Middle
Vinyl pressings
Caught In The Middle
by Juliet Roberts · 1993
16 pressings3 countriesGarage HouseHouseElectronic
Caught In The Middle 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 Caught In The Middle
5 pressings came out in 1993, 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
July 19, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 12coolr 272Cooltempo 12coolr272
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
12COOLR 272 A-1-1- 1 JA CLAIREA side runout
12COOLR 272 AA-1-1- 1AA side runout
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 12cooldj272Slam Jam Records 12cooldj272
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12COOL 272 A-1-1-1 COPYMASTER. MilesSide A. stamped/etched
12COOL 272 AA-1-1-1Side AA, stamped
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Slam Jam Records SAM 1095
- Format
- 12", Promo
Italy
July 12, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 8 80826 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | Cooltempo 12cooldj272 / Slam Jam Records 12cooldj272First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Slam Jam Records SAM 1095First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Italy | Cooltempo 8 80826 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Cooltempo 12cool 272 / Cooltempo 12cool272First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Cooltempo 12coolr 272 / Cooltempo 12coolr272First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1994 | Italy | Cooltempo 8 81574 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Cooltempo 12COOLDJS 291 / Slam Jam Records 12COOLDJS 29112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Cooltempo 12COOLDJR 29112", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Cooltempo 12cooldj291 / Slam Jam Records 12cooldjr29112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1994 | US | Reprise Records 0-41573 / Slam Jam Records 9 41573-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | US | Reprise Records PRO-A-6952 / Slam Jam Records PRO-A-695212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Reprise Records 0-4157312", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Cooltempo 12coolr291 / Slam Jam Records 7243 8 81482 6 912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | Cooltempo 12cool291 / Slam Jam Records 7243 8 81483 6 812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Nebula NEBT08412" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Juliet Roberts) NEBT 08212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Caught In The Middle (Gospel Revival Mix)
- A2Caught In The Middle (Monster Club Mix)
- AA1Caught In The Middle (Heartbeat Mix)
- AA2Caught In The Middle (Fire Island Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caught In The Middle are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Caught In The Middle are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1993 and 2005.
When was Caught In The Middle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, Italy. One of them is Cooltempo 12cool 272, released July 19, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Caught In The Middle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12cool 272, 12coolr 272, 12cooldj272, SAM 1095) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12COOL 272 A-2-1-1 JA and 12COOL 272 AA-2-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caught In The Middle 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.