UK
April 17, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive Jive 203
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 203 A-3 DAMONTSide A runout
JIVE 203 B-1 DAMONTSide B runout
JIVE 203A*Side A label
JIVE 203B*Side B label
Tom JonesMove Closer
Vinyl pressings
Move Closer
by Tom Jones · 1989
20 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Move Closer was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Move Closer
19 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 203
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVET 203 A1Side A
JIVE T 203-B-1 DAMONTSide B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive Jive 203
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive Jive 203
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Paper Labels
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1230-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1230-7-J-A W·Runout, side A, etched
1230-7-J-B W·Runout, side B, etched
1230-7-J-ALabel side A
1230-7-J-BLabel side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1230-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Liberation Records LMD 622First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Australia | Jive 105173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Jive LS 2059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Jive 1230-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Jive 246 934-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Jive 246 933-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Germany | Jive ZT 42798First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Greece | Jive JIVE 4520First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Jive ZB 42797First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Jive 145.506-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Jive Jive-203First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Jive JIVE T 203 / Jive JIVET-203First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Jive SPBO 51041First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE T 203First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Jive Jive 203First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Jive 1230-7-J7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMove Closer (Extended Version)5:02
- B1'Til The End Of Time4:00
- B2Move Closer (Instrumental)5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Move Closer are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Move Closer are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Move Closer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Jive Jive 203, released April 17, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Move Closer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Jive 203, JIVE T 203, 1230-7-J, LMD 622) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE 203 A-3 DAMONT and JIVE 203 B-1 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Move Closer 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.
