US
2002- Label and catalog number
- Soulfuric Recordings SFR0016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SFR-0026 A Village Mastering NYC Carl 8/02Runout side A
SFR-0026 B Village Mastering NYC Carl 8/02Runout side B
Michelle WeeksThe Light (Part 1)
Vinyl pressings
The Light (Part 1)
by Michelle Weeks · 2002
18 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
The Light (Part 1) was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 The Light (Part 1)
7 pressings came out in 2002, the album's first year, in 4 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
2002- Label and catalog number
- Soulfuric Recordings SFR 0017
- Format
- 12"
France
2002- Label and catalog number
- Feel The Rhythm FTR 4135-6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
France
2002- Label and catalog number
- Feel The Rhythm FTR 4135-7
- Format
- 12"
Spain
2002- Label and catalog number
- Tanga Records VLMX 1230-3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Switzerland
2002- Label and catalog number
- Purple Music PM 012
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 4135-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2002 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 4135-7First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 4135-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Spain | Tanga Records VLMX 1230-3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Switzerland | Purple Music PM 012First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | Switzerland | Purple Music PM 01212", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2002 | Switzerland | Purple Music PM 01212", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2002 | UK | Defected12", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2002 | UK | Defected12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2002 | US | Soulfuric Recordings SFR0016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | US | Soulfuric Recordings SFR 0017First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | US | Soulfuric Recordings SFR 001612", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2002 | US | Soulfuric Recordings SFR 001712", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Defected DFTD06412" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Defected DFTD064R12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1The Light (UBP Classic Mix)
- B1The Light (Jazz-N-Groove Prime Time Dub)
- B2The Light (Jazz-N-Groove Beats)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Light (Part 1) are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Light (Part 1) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2002 and 2003.
When was The Light (Part 1) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in US, France, Spain, Switzerland. One of them is Soulfuric Recordings SFR0016.
How do I tell if my copy of The Light (Part 1) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SFR0016, SFR 0017, FTR 4135-6, FTR 4135-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SFR-0026 A Village Mastering NYC Carl 8/02 and SFR-0026 B Village Mastering NYC Carl 8/02. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Light (Part 1) 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.