Germany
2003- Label and catalog number
- Voidcom VOIDCOMRECORDINGS008
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
B377673-01 A1 MKSide A
B377673-01 B1 MKSide B
Tube & BergerStraight Ahead
Vinyl pressings
Straight Ahead
by Tube & Berger · 2003
15 pressings7 countriesHouseTech HouseElectronic
Straight Ahead was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Straight Ahead
11 pressings came out in 2003, 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.
Germany
2003- Label and catalog number
- Voidcom VOIDCOM008
- Format
- 12"
UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Direction Records 674622 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
674622 6ALabel side A
674622 6BLabel side B
UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Direction Records XPR3712
- Format
- 12"
UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Direction Records XPR3712
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Direction Records XPR3711
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
XPR+3711+ A¹ JD OREtched runout A
XPR+3711+ B¹ OREtched runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Australasia | Hussle Recordings HUSSY023First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | Germany | Voidcom VOIDCOMRECORDINGS008First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | Germany | Voidcom VOIDCOM008First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 471First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 1413First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Direction Records 674622 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Direction Records XPR3712First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Direction Records XPR3712First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Direction Records XPR3711First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | US | Artemis Records ATM-SI-51501First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | US | Artemis Records ATM-SI-51501First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | France | V2 VVR502688612" | 12" |
| 2004 | Germany | Voidcom voidcom008ltd12", Limited Edition, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo, Limited |
| 2005 | Italy | Oxyd Records OX511612" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label 44-346712" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Straight Ahead (Extended Version)
- A2Straight Ahead (Tom Neville Remix)
- B1Straight Ahead (Tom Neville Dub)
- B2Straight Ahead (Robbie Rivera Remix) [For Geradeaus]
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Straight Ahead are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Straight Ahead are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 2003 and 2005.
When was Straight Ahead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in Germany, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is Voidcom VOIDCOMRECORDINGS008.
How do I tell if my copy of Straight Ahead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VOIDCOMRECORDINGS008, VOIDCOM008, 674622 6, XPR3712) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B377673-01 A1 MK and B377673-01 B1 MK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Straight Ahead 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.