Belgium
2001- Label and catalog number
- Sphear EARTH 002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EARTH 002-A1Runout side A
EARTH 002-B1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Close Cover
by Minimalistix · 2001
23 pressings7 countriesTranceProgressive HouseProgressive TranceAmbient
Close Cover 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 Close Cover
3 pressings came out in 2001, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Belgium
2001- Label and catalog number
- Sphear EARTH 002
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
EARTH 002-A1Run-out A
EARTH 002 B2Run-out B
Australia
2001- Label and catalog number
- Universal Dance UDANCE01
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo
- Runout / matrix
UNI AUS PROMO 1 A1 DAMONT URunout side A
DAMONT bRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Australia | Universal Dance UDANCE01First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 2001 | Belgium | Sphear EARTH 002First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2001 | Belgium | Sphear EARTH 002First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2001 | UK | Data Records EARTH 00212", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2002 | Belgium | Sphear 23 205646 / Sphear Earth 00512" | 12" |
| 2002 | Belgium | Sphear 23 205926 / Sphear Earth 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2002 | Belgium | Sphear 23 205296 / Mostiko 23 20529612" | 12" |
| 2002 | Belgium | Sphear 23 206036 / Sphear Earth 00612" | 12" |
| 2002 | Belgium | Sphear 23 20603612", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2002 | Canada | SPG Music Productions Ltd. SPGVL-12812" | 12" |
| 2002 | Germany | Superstar Recordings SUPER DJ 2035 DMD12" | 12" |
| 2002 | Germany | Superstar Recordings SUPER DJ 2035 DMD12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2002 | Germany | Superstar Recordings SUPER DJ 203512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Germany | Superstar Recordings SUPER DJ 203512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Italy | Spy Rec Spy-C 41 / Spy Rec SPY - C 4112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Data Records EARTH 00512", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AClose Cover (Mr. Bishi Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Close Cover are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Close Cover are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 2001 and 2002.
When was Close Cover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in Belgium, Australia. One of them is Sphear EARTH 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Close Cover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EARTH 002, UDANCE01) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EARTH 002-A1 and EARTH 002-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Close Cover 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.