UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1283
- Format
- 12"
Steel PulseReaching Out
Vinyl pressings
Reaching Out
by Steel Pulse · 1988
10 pressings3 countriesHouseDubElectronic
Reaching Out 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 Reaching Out
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCAT 1283
- Format
- 12", Advance, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23866
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA-7914-FW4 ◈-P-◈ F/W HErbie Jr.Runout side A
MCA-7915-FW3 F/W HErbie Jr. ◈-P-◈Runout side B
(MCA7914)Label side A
(MCA7915)Label side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23894
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA 8188 FDS-2 Future Disc ⧈-G-⧈Runout side A
MCA 8189 FDS-1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side B
MCA 8188Label side A
MCA 8189Label side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23894
- Format
- 12", Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | MCA Records 257 888-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1283First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1283First year12", Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1283First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-23866First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-23894First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-53344First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-23894First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-53344First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-23866First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AReaching Out (Extended Version)7:21
- BReaching Out (Dub)6:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reaching Out are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Reaching Out are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Reaching Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is MCA Records MCAT 1283.
How do I tell if my copy of Reaching Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAT 1283, MCA 1283, WMCAT 1283, MCA-23866) 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 Reaching Out 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.
