US
January 29, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Movin' Records MR003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MR-003-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE - Pa-PF-6 88Runout Side A
MR-003-B MASTERED BY TRUTONE - Pa-PF-6-88Runout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Reachin'
by Phase II · 1988
17 pressings4 countriesDeep HouseGarage HouseElectronic
Reachin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Reachin'
6 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Movin' Records MR003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MR-003-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE - Pa-PF-6 88Etched in runout, A Side
MR-003-B MASTERED BY TRUTONE - Pa-PF-6-88Etched in runout, B Side
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records LICT 006
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LICT 006 - A2 CVariant 1, side A runout
LICT 006 - B2 AVariant 1, side B runout
LICT006-A2 ΛVariant 2, side A runout
LICT006-B2 1 ΛVariant 2, side B runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records LICT 006RRepublic Records LICT 006
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LICT 006 R A¹ MPOA Side
LICT 006 ̶A̶2̶ R_B¹ CB Side
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records LIC 006
- Format
- 7"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records LICT 006
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Republic Records LICT 006First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Republic Records LICT 006R / Republic Records LICT 006First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Republic Records LICT 006First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Republic Records LIC 006First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | US | Movin' Records MR003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Movin' Records MR003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Max Music MAX 33212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | UK | Republic Records LICT 006X12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Republic Records LICT 006X12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Italy | Beat Club Records BCR 00359112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Republic Records LICT16012", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1991 | UK | Republic Records LICT 006J12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Republic Records LIC 1607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Republic Records LIC 1607", White Label | 7", White Label |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | S12 S12DJ14112" | 12" |
| 2007 | UK | Not On Label Phase00112", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| 2007 | UK | Not On Label PHASE 00112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Reachin' (Brotherhood Mix)5:53
- A2Reachin' (Radio Edit)3:30
- B1Reachin' (Stand Firm Mix)5:15
- B2Reachin' (Redemption Mix)5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reachin' are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Reachin' are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 2007.
When was Reachin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK. One of them is Movin' Records MR003, released January 29, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Reachin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MR003, LICT 006, LICT 006R, LIC 006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MR-003-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE - Pa-PF-6 88 and MR-003-B MASTERED BY TRUTONE - Pa-PF-6-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reachin' 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.