UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- VC Recordings WBADJ93
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
LangeDrifting Away
Vinyl pressings
Drifting Away
by Lange · 2001
15 pressings7 countriesTranceElectronic
Drifting Away was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Drifting Away
2 pressings came out in 2001, the album's first year. 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
2001- Label and catalog number
- VC Recordings WBADJX 93
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings WBADJ93First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings WBADJX 93First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Canada | Popular Records POP 420812" | 12" |
| 2002 | Germany | Club Culture12", 45 RPM, Single Sided | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided |
| 2002 | Spain | Insolent Tracks INSMX 231 N12" | 12" |
| 2002 | US | Radikal Records RAD99147-112" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK & Europe | VC Recordings 7243 5 46172 6 3 / VC Recordings VCRT10112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK & Europe | VC Recordings VCRTX101 / VC Recordings 7243 5 46205 6 012", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2002 | UK & Europe | VC Recordings VCRTX101 / VC Recordings WBADJX 9412", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Captivating Sounds CVS04212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | Germany | Club Culture 0927 44892-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Captivating Sounds CVS04312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK & Europe | Armada Music B.V. ARMNWSV01412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK & Europe | Armada Music B.V. ARMNWSV01412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | UK & Europe | Armada Music B.V. ARMNWSV01412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A01Drifting Away (Original Mix)7:55
- B01Drifting Away (Lange's Sunset Dub)7:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Drifting Away are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Drifting Away are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 2001 and 2026.
When was Drifting Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK. One of them is VC Recordings WBADJ93.
How do I tell if my copy of Drifting Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WBADJ93, WBADJX 93) 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 Drifting Away 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.