UK
October 27, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Ministry Of Sound MOSR122
- Format
- 12" · 2/2
Michelle WeeksDon't Give Up
Vinyl pressings
Don't Give Up
by Michelle Weeks · 1997
10 pressings4 countriesHouseUK GarageSpeed GarageElectronic
Don't Give Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Don't Give Up
7 pressings came out in 1997, 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
October 27, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Ministry Of Sound MOS122
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · 1/2
- Runout / matrix
MOS 122 A-2-1-1Runout Side A
MOS 122 B-1-1-1Runout Side B
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Ministry Of Sound MOSP122
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Ministry Of Sound MOSP122
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 8742-12
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Music ZYX 8742-R
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-8742R-12-A1Runout A Side Etched
ZYX-8742R-12-B1Runout B Side Etched
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8742-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8742-RFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1997 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 190First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Ministry Of Sound MOSP122First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Ministry Of Sound MOSP122First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Ministry Of Sound MOSR122First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Ministry Of Sound MOS122First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | France | Full Ace Music FAM 30428-612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1998 | France | Full Ace Music FAM 30428-812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Rulin Records RULIN 7D12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ADon't Give Up (K-Klassic 12" Mix)
- B1Don't Give Up (Matthew's Pipe Dream Mix)
- B2Don't Give Up (M&S Ministry Dub Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Give Up are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Give Up are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 2001.
When was Don't Give Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, Germany, Italy. One of them is Ministry Of Sound MOSR122, released October 27, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Give Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOSR122, MOS122, MOSP122, ZYX 8742-12) 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 Don't Give Up 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.