UK
November 3, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Credence 12cred040
- Format
- 12"
Lee-CabreraSpecial 2003
Vinyl pressings
Special 2003
by Lee-Cabrera · 2003
11 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
Special 2003 was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Special 2003
6 pressings came out in 2003, the album's first year, in 3 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
November 3, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Credence 12credx040
- Format
- 12"
UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Credence 12 CRED 040
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
5532756 1A1 12 CRED 040 THE EXCHANGE SIMONSide A runout
5532756 2B1Side B runout
UK
October 2003- Label and catalog number
- Credence 12creddj040
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, Promo
Italy
2003- Label and catalog number
- D:vision Records DV 363
- Format
- 12"
Spain
2003- Label and catalog number
- Tanga Records VLMX1506-3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
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.
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 363First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | Spain | Tanga Records VLMX1506-3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Credence 12CREDDJ 04012", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | UK | Credence 12cred04012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | UK | Credence 12 CRED 040First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Credence 12 CREDX 04012", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | UK | Credence CREDTP0112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | UK | Credence 12creddj040First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Credence 12cred040First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Credence 12credx040First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 4184-612" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Special 2003 (Gambafreaks Club Remix)
- A2Special 2003 (Phil Weeks Robsoul Mix)
- B1Special 2003 (Original Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Special 2003 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Special 2003 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2003 and 2004.
When was Special 2003 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in UK, Italy, Spain. One of them is Credence 12cred040, released November 3, 2003.
How do I tell if my copy of Special 2003 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12cred040, 12credx040, 12 CRED 040, 12creddj040) 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 Special 2003 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.
