Netherlands
1995- Label and catalog number
- Fifth World 12 FW 026-31
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Victoria Wilson-JamesReach 4 The Melody
Vinyl pressings
Reach 4 The Melody
by Victoria Wilson-James · 1995
10 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
Reach 4 The Melody 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 Reach 4 The Melody
3 pressings came out in 1995, 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.
Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Dance Pool DAN 662178 6
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1995- Label and catalog number
- Dance Pool SAMP 2794 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 662178 20 1A1Runout side A stamped
12 662178 20 2B1Runout side B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Germany | Dance Pool SAMP 2794 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Germany | Dance Pool DAN 662178 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | Netherlands | Fifth World 12 FW 026-31First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1996 | Germany | Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) 12-004149-2012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | Germany | Dance Pool12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | Germany | Dance Pool DAN 664358 612" | 12" |
| 1997 | Germany | Dance Pool 664358 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | S3 VWJ 112" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK & Europe | S3 VWJ112" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label 31-2358-2012", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Reach 4 The Melody (Dimitri & Jaimy's Club Mix)8:34
- A2Reach 4 The Melody (Jaimy's Dub)6:01
- B1We Know Who We Are (Progressive Mix)5:14
- B2Reach 4 The Melody (The Men Behind Extended)5:11
- B3Whistle While U Reach (A & A's Club Mix)5:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reach 4 The Melody are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Reach 4 The Melody are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1995 and 1997.
When was Reach 4 The Melody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Netherlands, Germany. One of them is Fifth World 12 FW 026-31.
How do I tell if my copy of Reach 4 The Melody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 FW 026-31, DAN 662178 6, SAMP 2794 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reach 4 The Melody 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.