US
1994- Label and catalog number
- SOS Records SOS 1008-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SOS 1008 RE2 A Metropolis Mastering Chicago M_J R_
SOS 1008 RE 2 B M.M.M J.R.
Vinyl pressings
Lick It
by 20 Fingers · 1994
16 pressings8 countriesHouseElectronic
Lick It was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Lick It
4 pressings came out in 1994, 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.
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- SOS Records SOS 1008-1
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
SOS 1008 C1 PROMO METROPOLIS MASTERING CHICAGO M.J.R.Run-out Etchings Side A
SOS 1008 D1 PROMO M.M. M.J.R.Run-out Etchings Side B
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- SOS Records SOS 1008-1
- Format
- 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM · Stickered
Spain
1994- Label and catalog number
- Max Music NM1082MX
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Spain | Max Music NM1082MXFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | US | SOS Records SOS 1008-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | SOS Records SOS 1008-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | SOS Records SOS 1008-1First year12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Ecuador | RCA 823-103612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1995 | France | Mascotte Music 474 039-612", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Records UK ZYX 7590-12 / ZYX Music ZYX 7590-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7590R-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Greece | FM Records FM 2153 S12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Greece | FM Records FM 215012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1995 | Italy | Downtown DTR 108812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | Italy | Downtown DTR 109512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | Italy | Downtown DTR 108812", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | Italy | Downtown DTR 109512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Spain | Max Music NM1084MX12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Lick It (20 Fingers Club Mix)4:25
- A2Lick It (Onofrio Club Mix)6:34
- A3Lick It (Accapella)3:20
- B1Lick It (J.J.'s Underground Mix)5:14
- B2Lick It (20 Fingers Radio Mix)3:34
- B3Lick It (J.J.'s Bass Radio Mix)3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lick It are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Lick It are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1994 and 1995.
When was Lick It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, Spain. One of them is SOS Records SOS 1008-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Lick It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOS 1008-1, NM1082MX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SOS 1008 RE2 A Metropolis Mastering Chicago M_J R_ and SOS 1008 RE 2 B M.M.M J.R.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lick It 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.
