Italy
2002- Label and catalog number
- Rise RISE 170
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
RISE 170 ARunout Side A
RISE 170 BRunout Side B
The SpaceloversSpace Lover
Vinyl pressings
Space Lover
by The Spacelovers · 2002
13 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
Space Lover 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 Space Lover
12 pressings came out in 2002, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Italy
2002- Label and catalog number
- Rise RISE 170
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- Illustrious 12ILLDJ005
- Format
- 12"
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- Illustrious 12ILLDJX005
- Format
- 12"
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- Dance Pool DAN 672437 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
2002- Label and catalog number
- Illustrious 12ILLDJ005
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
12-ILL-DJ-005-ARunout hand etched, side A
12-ILL-DJ-005-AARunout hand etched, side AA
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Canada | Popular Records POP 4203First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | Germany | Dance Division DAD SAMPMS 11452 6First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Italy | Rise RISE 170First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Italy | Rise RISE 170First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | Sine Dance SAMPMS11313 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Sine Dance SAMPMS11314 6First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Dance Pool DAN 672437 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Illustrious 12ILLDJ005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2002 | US | Ample Entertainment PCRS-90016-1 / Time PCRS-90016-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Illustrious 12ILLDJ005First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | Illustrious 12ILLDJX005First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | Illustrious 12ILLDJX005First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Illustrious SL 00112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Space Lover (Original Extended Mix)6:25
- B1Space Lover (Daniele Tignino Space Dark Mix)8:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Space Lover are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Space Lover are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Space Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in Italy, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Rise RISE 170.
How do I tell if my copy of Space Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RISE 170, 12ILLDJ005, 12ILLDJX005, DAN 672437 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RISE 170 A and RISE 170 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Space Lover 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.