UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Network Records NWKTR31
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NWKTR - 31 A ∗ ∗ - J.T.S. - ∗ MAX . NEIL SEZ WATCH YER BASS BINS !A Side
NWK TR 31 B ∗ ∗ - J.T.S. - ∗ MAX . - DETROIT HARD CORE -B Side
The Reese ProjectDirect Me
Vinyl pressings
Direct Me
by The Reese Project · 1991
11 pressings4 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Direct Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Direct Me
8 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Network Records NWK 31
- Format
- 7"
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Network Records NWKT31
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Network Records NWKT31
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NWKT 31 A ∗∗ -J.T.S.- ∗ MAXRunout Side A
NWKT 31 B ∗∗ -J.T.S.- ∗ MAXRunout Side B
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Giant Records 0-40307Warner Bros. Records 0-40307
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
0-40307-A-SRI I - I G̶-̶I̶ McM MASTERED BY CAPITOL SRCRunout side A
0-40307-A-SRI G̶-̶I̶ I - I McM MASTERED BY CAPITOL SRCRunout side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Network Records NWKT31
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
NWKT 31 A ∗∗ -J.T.S.- ∗ MAXRunout Side A
NWKT 31 B ∗∗ -J.T.S.- ∗ MAXRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Belgium | Buzz BZZXL 106041First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Network Records NWKT 31 / Rough Trade Records GmbH RTD 127-1148-0 15First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Network Records NWKTR31First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Network Records NWKT31First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1991 | UK | Network Records NWK 31First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | UK | Network Records NWKT31First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Network Records NWKT31First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | Giant Records 0-40307 / Warner Bros. Records 0-40307First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Network Records NWKTDJ8712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Network Records NWKTDJ 8712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Network Records NWKT8712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Direct Me (Joey Negro Disco Blend Mix)
- A2Direct Me (Reese Riot Mix)
- B1Just Another Chance (David Morales Mix)
- B2Station Of The Groove (The Vice Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Direct Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Direct Me are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1991 and 1995.
When was Direct Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Belgium, Germany. One of them is Network Records NWKTR31.
How do I tell if my copy of Direct Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NWKTR31, NWK 31, NWKT31, 0-40307) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NWKTR - 31 A ∗ ∗ - J.T.S. - ∗ MAX . NEIL SEZ WATCH YER BASS BINS ! and NWK TR 31 B ∗ ∗ - J.T.S. - ∗ MAX . - DETROIT HARD CORE -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Direct Me 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.
