Belgium
1993- Label and catalog number
- Big Time International BTI 9304
- Format
- 12"
XLTake 5
Vinyl pressings
Take 5
by XL · 1993
11 pressings5 countriesHip-HouseAcid JazzHouseElectronic
Take 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Take 5
9 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
Belgium
1993- Label and catalog number
- Big Time International BTI 9304-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- The Brothers Organisation 12 BRUV 1
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
12 BRUV A DAMONT [upside down]Runout, Side A, Etched
12 BRUV B DAMONT [upside down]Runout, Side B, Etched
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Essential Music EM 001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- The Brothers Organisation 12 BRUV 1
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 BRUV A DAMONT [upside down]Runout, Side A, Etched
12 BRUV B DAMONT [upside down]Runout, Side B, Etched
Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Streetheat Music SPV 050-08925
- Format
- 12"
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Belgium | Big Time International BTI 9304First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | Belgium | Big Time International BTI 9304-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1993 | Germany | Streetheat Music SPV 050-08925First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1993 | Germany | Streetheat Music SPV 050-08925First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | Greece | ToCo International N.V. TOCO 2003First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Greece | ToCo International N.V. TOCO 2003First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | UK | The Brothers Organisation 12 BRUV 1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | The Brothers Organisation 12 BRUV 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | US | Essential Music EM 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1998 | Germany | Total Recall TR 006-1212" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | Total Recall TR-0061212", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Take 5 (Kool Summer Mix)6:31
- A2Take 5 (Jungle Mix)4:47
- B1Take 5 (Chicago FM Mix)5:44
- B2Take 5 (The Blue Room Mix)4:54
- B3Take 5 (Jazz Culture Mix)4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take 5 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Take 5 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1993 and 1998.
When was Take 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Belgium, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Big Time International BTI 9304.
How do I tell if my copy of Take 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BTI 9304, BTI 9304-7, 12 BRUV 1, EM 001) 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 Take 5 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.