Italy
2002- Label and catalog number
- Bustin' Loose Recordings BL027
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BL 027 A Mike's TM - The ExchangeSide A
BL 027 B Mike's TM - The ExchangeSide B
Planet FunkThe Switch
Vinyl pressings
The Switch
by Planet Funk · 2002
22 pressings3 countriesProgressive HouseHouseElectronic
The Switch was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 The Switch
3 pressings came out in 2002, 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.
Italy
2002- Label and catalog number
- Bustin' Loose Recordings BL027
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BL 027 A Mike's TM - The ExchangeSide A
BL 027 B Mike's TM - The ExchangeSide B
Italy
2002- Label and catalog number
- Bustin' Loose Recordings BLPROMO 8
- 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Bustin' Loose Recordings BL027First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Italy | Bustin' Loose Recordings BLPROMO 8First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Italy | Bustin' Loose Recordings BL027First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Illustrious 12illdj01712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Illustrious 12ILLDJX01712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Studd Records SAMPMS1303112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Studd Records STD 673441 8 / Studd Records 673441800012" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Studd Records SAMPMS 1303212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Illustrious ILLDJY017Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label, Single Sided, 12" · Test pressing, Limited | Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label, Single Sided, 12" · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2003 | UK | Studd Records SAMPMS1310212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Bustin' Loose Recordings STD 673441 6 / Illustrious STD 673441 612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 2003 | Germany | Twelvecut12", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| 2003 | UK | Illustrious 12ILLX01712" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Illustrious 12ILL01712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Illustrious 12ILLDJ 01712", Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Illustrious 12ILLDJX017Test Pressing, 12" · Test pressing | Test Pressing, 12" · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | Illustrious 12ILL01712", White Label, Test Pressing, Limited Edition · Test pressing, Limited | 12", White Label, Test Pressing, Limited Edition · Test pressing, Limited |
Tracklist
- AThe Switch (Planet Funk Club Mix)9:48
- B1The Switch (Planet Funk Dub Mix)8:04
- B2The Switch (Radio Edit)3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Switch are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Switch are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2002 and 2005.
When was The Switch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in Italy. One of them is Bustin' Loose Recordings BL027.
How do I tell if my copy of The Switch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BL027, BLPROMO 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BL 027 A Mike's TM - The Exchange and BL 027 B Mike's TM - The Exchange. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Switch 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.
