UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Cleveland City CLE 13046
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CLE 13046 A 5 .
CLE13046- B3 -J.T.S.- .
Minimal FunkThe Groovy Thang
Vinyl pressings
The Groovy Thang
by Minimal Funk · 1998
14 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
The Groovy Thang was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Groovy Thang
6 pressings came out in 1998, 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.
UK
June 8, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Cleveland City CLE 13046
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
CLE 13046 A-5Side A
CLE 13046 B-3Side B
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- U.S.S. USS 005
- Format
- 12"
Netherlands
1998- Label and catalog number
- Dynamics Records Dyn 004
- Format
- 12"
Netherlands
1998- Label and catalog number
- Dynamics Records Dyn 002
- Format
- 12"
Spain
1998- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VENMX 181
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | U.S.S. USS 005First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Netherlands | Dynamics Records Dyn 004First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Netherlands | Dynamics Records Dyn 002First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 181First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Cleveland City CLE 13046First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Cleveland City CLE 13046First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Cleveland City CLE 1306012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1999 | UK | Cleveland City CLE 1306012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | House No. HNO 5045-1212" | 12" |
| 2000 | Germany | Neuform Recordings Neuf 01312", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2000 | Germany | House No. HNO 5045-1212", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2000 | Spain | Le Club CLUB150-312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Next One 303435612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Cleveland City CLE 1304612", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Groovy Thang (Vinny Noriega & Roger Rama Mix)
- BThe Groovy Thang (Da Vanilla Space Funk Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Groovy Thang are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Groovy Thang are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1998 and 2000.
When was The Groovy Thang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK, Germany, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is Cleveland City CLE 13046.
How do I tell if my copy of The Groovy Thang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLE 13046, USS 005, Dyn 004, Dyn 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLE 13046 A 5 . and CLE13046- B3 -J.T.S.- .. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Groovy Thang 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.