US
1993- Label and catalog number
- TNT Recordings 7 72737-1Interscope Records 7 72737-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RR DARK 72737-1 RP S-27344Side A etched in runout
RR BLACK 72737-1 RP S-27343Side B etched in runout
2PacStrictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z...
Vinyl pressings
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z...
by 2Pac · 1993
10 pressings4 countriesHardcore Hip-HopGangstaConsciousHip Hop
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... 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 Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z...
2 pressings came out in 1993, 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- Interscope Records 7567-92209-1
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Germany | Interscope Records 7567-92209-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | US | TNT Recordings 7 72737-1 / Interscope Records 7 72737-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK & Europe | Jive HIP 197 / Amaru Records HIP 197LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | UMC 6728050LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2018 | US | Amaru Entertainment B0027583-01 / Interscope Records B0027583-01LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Universal Music 602527950181LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Interscope Records B0016563-01 / UMe B0016563-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Universal Music 602527950181LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | TNT Recordings 7 72737-1 / Interscope Records 7 72737-1LP, Album, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Europe | Jive HIP 197 / Amaru Entertainment HIP 197LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- The Black Side
- A1Holler If Ya Hear Me4:38
- A2Pac's Theme (Interlude)1:56
- A3Point The Finga4:26
- A4Something 2 Die 4 (Interlude)2:43
- A5Last Wordz3:37
- A6Souljah's Revenge3:16
- A7Peep Game4:28
- A8Strugglin'3:34
- The Dark Side
- B1Guess Who's Back3:07
- B2Representin' 933:34
- B3Keep Ya Head Up4:22
- B4Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z...5:55
- B5The Streetz R Deathrow3:27
- B6I Get Around4:19
- B7Papa'z Song5:26
- B85 Deadly Venomz5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1993 and 2024.
When was Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in US, Germany. One of them is TNT Recordings 7 72737-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 72737-1, 7567-92209-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR DARK 72737-1 RP S-27344 and RR BLACK 72737-1 RP S-27343. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... 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.