UK
February 24, 1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 1601
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
JA MCST 1601 A-2U-1-1A-side runout etching
MCST 1601 B-2U-1-1B-side runout etching
MCST 1601AA-side label
MCST 1601BB-side label
Mr. FingersCloser
Vinyl pressings
Closer
by Mr. Fingers · 1992
12 pressings3 countriesHouseDeep HouseElectronic
Closer was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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
10 pressings came out in 1992, 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 18313
- Format
- 7"
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 1601
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCT 18314
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 1601MCA Records WMCSX 1601
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCSX 1601
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany | MCA Records MCT 18314First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 18313First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 1601 / MCA Records WMCSX 1601First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records MCS 18313First year7" | 7" |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1601First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records WMCSX 1601First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records MCT 18314First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records MCST 1601First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records MCST 160112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records MCST 1601First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | MCA Records MCA12 54363First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | MCA Records MCA 12-5436312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Closer (Sasha Mix)7:32
- A2Closer (Frankie Foncett Dude Mix)7:07
- A3Closer (Sasha Jazz Odyssey Mix)7:24
- B1Closer (The Deep Down Basement Mix)5:25
- B2Closer (Club Mix)6:57
- B3Closer (Frankie Foncett Closer To The Underground Dub Mix)5:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Closer are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Closer are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1992 and 2009.
When was Closer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is MCA Records MCST 1601, released February 24, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Closer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCST 1601, MCS 18313, MCS 1601, MCT 18314) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JA MCST 1601 A-2U-1-1 and MCST 1601 B-2U-1-1. 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.