UK
May 19, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Bigbang Records 12 BBANG 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 B BANG 1 A2Side A runout
12-B-BANG 1 B1Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Closer Than Close
by Rosie Gaines · 1997
22 pressings6 countriesHouseUK GarageGarage HouseElectronic
Closer Than Close was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Than Close
11 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 6 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Bigbang Records 12 BBANG 1X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Bigbang Records BBANG 1009
- Format
- 12"
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Bigbang Records 12 BANG 1
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 BANG 1 A₁Runout A-side etched
12 BANG 1 B₁Runout B-side etched
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Bigbang Records BBANG 10009(P)Bigbang Records BBANG 10010(P)
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Canada
1997- Label and catalog number
- Hi-Bias Records HB-086
- Format
- 12"
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Canada | Hi-Bias Records HB-086First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Canada | Hi-Bias Records HB-086First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1997 | France | Scorpio Music 192 353-1 / Podis 192 353-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8667-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | Netherlands | TF Productions 6500040First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Spain | New NEW-023-MXFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Bigbang Records 12 BBANG 1XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Bigbang Records BBANG 1009First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Bigbang Records 12 BANG 1First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Bigbang Records BBANG 10009(P) / Bigbang Records BBANG 10010(P)First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Bigbang Records 12 BBANG 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | A45 Music 0108220A4512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 2000 | Germany | A45 Music 0112200A4512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Total Rhythm Records 12TRLDJ2 / Total Rhythm Records 12 TRL 212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Germany | A45 Music 0108210A4512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Germany | A45 Music 0108210A4512", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2000 | UK | Total Rhythm Records 12TRL2 / Total Rhythm Records 12 TRL 212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2006 | UK | Not On Label (Rosie Gaines) ROSIE 112", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited | 12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited |
| 2006 | UK | SuSU SuALBLP 1912", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2007 | UK | Superb Entertainment Records SUPERB 00812", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 2007 | UK | Superb Entertainment Records SUPERB00812", Promo, 45 RPM, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM, White Label · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Bigbang Records DEMSING001 / Demon Records DEMSING00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Closer Than Close (Mentor Original)6:41
- A2Closer Than Close (Mentor Club Mix)7:28
- B1Closer Than Close (Tuff Jam's "Even Closer")6:59
- B2Closer Than Close (Frankie's Classic Club Mix)10:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Closer Than Close are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Closer Than Close are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1997 and 2023.
When was Closer Than Close first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Bigbang Records 12 BBANG 1, released May 19, 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of Closer Than Close is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 BBANG 1, 12 BBANG 1X, BBANG 1009, 12 BANG 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 B BANG 1 A2 and 12-B-BANG 1 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Closer Than Close 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.