US
1987- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS 010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Reese & SantonioThe Sound
Vinyl pressings
The Sound
by Reese & Santonio · 1987
10 pressings2 countriesTechnoElectronic
The Sound was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Sound
4 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS 010
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
KMS-10-AEtched A side runout
KMS-10-BEtched B side runout
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS 010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KMS-010-A | -L.NIX-A-side run-out
KMS-010-B | -L.NIX-B-side run-out
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS 010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KMS-010-A -L.NIX-A-side run-out
KMS-010-B -L.NIX-B-side run-out
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | KMS KMS 010First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | KMS KMS 010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | KMS KMS 010First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | KMS KMS 010First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | KMS KMS 01012", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2004 | US | KMS KMS 01012", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label MY SOUND 00112", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, White Label · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | KMS KMS 01012", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | KMS KMS 01012", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| ? | US | KMS KMS 1012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AThe Sound (Smoothe Mix)
- B1How To Play Our Music (Dub Mix)
- B2How To Play Our Music (Bonus Beat)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sound are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Sound are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1987 and 2014.
When was The Sound first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US. One of them is KMS KMS 010.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sound is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KMS 010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Sound 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.