US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Dig It International DIG 012Choice Records DIG 012
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DIG 012 A I - I SRCRunout side A
DIG 012 B I - I SRCRunout side B
Urban DischargeDrop A House
Vinyl pressings
Drop A House
by Urban Discharge · 1995
11 pressings3 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Drop A House was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Drop A House
9 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Pleasure Records PLS 1002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PLS-1002-A AA BAJRunout Side A
PLS-1002-B AA BAJRunout Side B
PLS-1002-C AA BAJRunout Side C
PLS-1002-D AA BAJRunout Side D
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Choice Records CHO 63
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
CHO 63 A AA BAJSide A
CHO 63 B AA BAJSide B
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Choice Records DIGCH-02Dig It International DIGCH-02
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
August 28, 1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 40020
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCST 2074 A-01-01-1 [Stamped] Masterpiece Miles [Etched]Side A
MCST 2074 B-01-01-1 [Stamped] Masterpiece Miles [Etched]Side B
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 2074
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
WMCST 2074 A-1-1-1 Miles MASTERPIECE.Side A stamped / etched runout
WMCST 2074 B-1-1-1Side B Stamped Runout
WMCST 2074ASide A label
WMCST 2074BSide B label
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Italy | Underground Music Department (UMD) UMD 149First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Italy | Underground Music Department (UMD) UMD 149First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 2074First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records WMCSX 2074First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 207412", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1995 | US | Dig It International DIG 012 / Choice Records DIG 012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | Pleasure Records PLS 1002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | Choice Records CHO 63First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1995 | US | Choice Records DIGCH-02 / Dig It International DIGCH-02First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records MCST 40020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On Label BH-10212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ADrop A House (The Smack Mixes)7:20
- B1Drop A House (The Mood 2 Swing Mix)6:30
- B2Drop A House (The Choice Mix)5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Drop A House are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Drop A House are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Drop A House first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in US, UK, Italy. One of them is Dig It International DIG 012.
How do I tell if my copy of Drop A House is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DIG 012, PLS 1002, CHO 63, DIGCH-02) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DIG 012 A I - I SRC and DIG 012 B I - I SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Drop A House 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.