US
1994- Label and catalog number
- BPM King Street Sounds KSS-1019
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
KSS 1019 A I - I F/W RCE SRCSide A
KSS-1019 B I - I F/W RCE SRCSide B
Mood II SwingCloser
Vinyl pressings
Closer
by Mood II Swing · 1994
13 pressings5 countriesHouseDeep HouseGarage HouseElectronic
Closer was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Closer
1 pressing came out in 1994, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | BPM King Street Sounds KSS-1019First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | France | Nitemove 300492 612", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Netherlands | Royal Records 200228312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Red Cat 12 RCR 003 / BPM King Street Sounds 12 RCR 00312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Red Cat 12 RCR 003 / BPM King Street Sounds 12 RCR 00312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1996 | Italy | Nitelite Records NL 960412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | Broken Wax BRK1200512" | 12" |
| 2004 | UK | Identity Recordings IDENT-00212", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2004 | UK | Identity Recordings IDENT-00212", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2004 | US | BPM King Street Sounds KSS 1180 / BPM King Street Sounds KSS-118012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2008 | US | Amenti Music amenti03412", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK | BPM King Street Sounds KSS-101912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | BPM King Street Sounds KSS-101912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Closer (King Street Moody Club)6:16
- A2Closer (Mood II Swing Instrumental)6:10
- B1Closer (Closer Dub)6:00
- B2Closer (Swing To Mood Dub)5:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Closer are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Closer are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1994 and 2020.
When was Closer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US. One of them is BPM King Street Sounds KSS-1019.
How do I tell if my copy of Closer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KSS-1019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KSS 1019 A I - I F/W RCE SRC and KSS-1019 B I - I F/W RCE SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Closer 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.