UK
April 25, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Fresh FRSHT11
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FRSHT 11-A╷Side A
FRSHT 11-B╷ MIKE'S─THE EXCHANGESIde AA
Mr. RoySomething About U
Vinyl pressings
Something About U
by Mr. Roy · 1994
13 pressings5 countriesProgressive HouseHouseEuro HouseElectronic
Something About U 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 Something About U
8 pressings came out in 1994, 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label MRR 013
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label MRR 013
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
MIKE's THE EXCHANGE MRR 013-A2A-side
MIKE's THE EXCHANGE MRR 013-B2B-side
Australia
1994- Label and catalog number
- Dance Pool 660618 6
- Format
- 12"
Australia
1994- Label and catalog number
- Dance Pool 49-660618-20
- Format
- 12", White Label
Germany
1994- Label and catalog number
- Dance Street DST 1216-12
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DST-1216-12-A1Runout side A etched
DST-1216-12-B1Runout side B etched
LC 6813
GEMA BIEM
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Australia | Dance Pool 660618 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Australia | Dance Pool 49-660618-20First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1994 | Germany | Dance Street DST 1216-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Mocca COFF 9407-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | Germany | Dance Street DST 1216-12First year12", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Not On Label MRR 013First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1994 | UK | Not On Label MRR 013First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1994 | UK | Fresh FRSHT11First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | UK | Fresh FRSHT3312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | UK | Fresh FRSHTX3312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Italy | Reform REF 03312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | Netherlands | Royal Records 200 258112" | 12" |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label SAV00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ASomething About U (Mr Roy's Red Label Mix)8:06
- AA1Something About U (Deerstalker Dub)7:32
- AA2Something About U (Original Mix)7:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something About U are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Something About U are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1994 and 2002.
When was Something About U first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, Australia, Germany. One of them is Fresh FRSHT11, released April 25, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Something About U is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FRSHT11, MRR 013, 660618 6, 49-660618-20) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FRSHT 11-A╷ and FRSHT 11-B╷ MIKE'S─THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Something About U 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.