Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MKX 700
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Red Merak Logo
- Runout / matrix
MKX 700/1Label side A
MKX 700/2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Get Closer
by Valerie Dore · 1984
16 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Get Closer was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Get Closer
9 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MKX 700
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Clear
- Runout / matrix
GET CLOSER A MKX 700Runout side A, etched
GET CLOSER B MKX 700Runout side B, etched
(MKX700/1)Label side A
(MKX700/2)Label side B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MKX 700
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Yellow Merak Logo
- Runout / matrix
GET CLOSER · A MKX 700Runout side A, etched
GET CLOSER B MKX 700Runout side B, etched
(MKX 700/1)Label side A
(MKX 700/2)Label side B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MKX 700
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Orange Merak Logo
- Runout / matrix
MKX 700/1Label side A
MKX 700/2Label side B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MKX 700
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Clear
- Runout / matrix
GET CLOSER A MKX 700Runout side A etched
GET CLOSER B MKX 700Runout side B etched
MKX700/1Label side A
MKX700/2Label side B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Merak Music MKX 700
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
GET CLOSER A
GET CLOSER B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 1107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 5187First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 5187First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 700First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 700First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 700First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 700First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 700First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Merak Music MKX 700First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 8.491 / Clever 8.49112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 13.729 / Carrere 137297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 154 / Dureco Benelux MS 15412", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 49.75 / High Fashion Music 49.757", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Running Back RBSSS212", Limited Edition, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo, Limited |
| 2017 | Germany | Running Back RBSSS212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Italy | Discoring Records DR-01612", Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AGet Closer (Vocal Version)6:16
- BGet Closer (Instrumental Version)6:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Get Closer are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Get Closer are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 2026.
When was Get Closer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, Germany. One of them is Merak Music MKX 700.
How do I tell if my copy of Get Closer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MKX 700, 1107, 5187) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MKX 700/1 and MKX 700/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Get 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.
