US
1988- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records DJ 970
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJ-970-A LA SSRunout side A
DJ-970-B LA SSRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Turn Up The Bass
by Tyree Cooper · 1988
23 pressings7 countriesHip-HouseAcid HouseElectronic
Turn Up The Bass 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 Turn Up The Bass
2 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 2 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.
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus 889 351-1Disques Dreyfus 889351-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 89/4 FDM 889351_1 A A MStamped on runout area side A, A M etched
[AGI logo] 89/4 FDM 889351_1 B A MStamped on runout area side B, A M etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Disques Dreyfus 889 351-1 / Disques Dreyfus 889351-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | D.J. International Records DJ 970First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 886 475-1 / FFRR FFRX 2412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Barclay 886 474-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Disques Dreyfus 889 350-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | D.J. International Records DJ 12146 / BCM Records 1214612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | D.J. International Records 07146 / BCM Records 071467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | D.J. International Records DJ 1214612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FFRXR 24 / FFRR 886 477.112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FFR 247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FFRRX 2412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FFRXDJ 2412", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK & France | FFRR FFR 247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Netherlands | FFRR 886 474-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FFRX 24 / FFRR 886 475-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Epidrome EPD 666613 612" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Epidrome EPD 666613 812" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Pyjama Party PP 00112" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Pyjama Party Pyjama Party 00112", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK | Supa Dupa Records SD CL 00212", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | D.J. International Records DJ-97012", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| ? | US | D.J. International Records DJ 97012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Turn Up The Bass (Scratch It Up Mix)4:59
- A2Turn Up The Bass (Music & Edits)5:10
- A3Turn Up The Bass (Turn Up The House)5:00
- B1Turn Up The Bass (Hip Hop)5:05
- B2Turn Up The Bass (Jumpin' Mix)4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Turn Up The Bass are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Turn Up The Bass are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 2008.
When was Turn Up The Bass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, France. One of them is D.J. International Records DJ 970.
How do I tell if my copy of Turn Up The Bass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DJ 970, 889 351-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DJ-970-A LA SS and DJ-970-B LA SS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Turn Up The Bass 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.