US
November 9, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Jive 01241-41490-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Green Frame
- Runout / matrix
01241-41490-1-A DMM SP1-1Side A etched in runout
01241-41490-1-B DMM SP1-1Side B etched in runout
Vinyl pressings
Midnight Marauders
by A Tribe Called Quest · 1993
20 pressings4 countriesJazzy Hip-HopConsciousBoom BapHip Hop
Midnight Marauders 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 Midnight Marauders
4 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.
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Jive
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Stereo · Jive Company Sleeve
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- Jive HIP 143
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HIP - 143 - A1 MAX.Runout side A
HIP - 143 - B1 MAX.Runout side B
HIP - 143 - C1 MAX.Runout side C
HIP - 143 - D1 MAX.Runout side D
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- Jive HIP 143
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HIP - 143 - A1 MAX.Runout side A, etched
HIP - 143 - B1 MAX.Runout side B, etched
HIP - 143 - C1 MAX.Runout side C, etched
HIP - 143 - D1 MAX.Runout side D, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Europe | Jive HIP 143First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1993 | Europe | Jive HIP 143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | Jive HIP 143LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1993 | US | JiveFirst year12", Single Sided, Stereo | 12", Single Sided, Stereo |
| 1993 | US | Jive 01241-41490-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1994 | US | Not On Label TRIBE-712", White Label, Stereo | 12", White Label, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Jive 01241-41490-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Jive 01241-41490-2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Jive 01241-41490-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Jive 01241-41490-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2019 | US | Jive 01241-41490-1LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Jive 01241-41490-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2019 | Europe | Jive 01241414901 / Sony Music 01241414901LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Jive 01241414901 / Sony Music 01241414901LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Jive 01241-41490-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2023 | US | Jive 01241-41490-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Jive 198029188219LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Jive 01241-41490-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Jive 01241-41490-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Jive 01241-41490-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Midnight Marauders Tour Guide0:45
- A2Steve Biko (Stir It Up)3:11
- A3Award Tour3:46
- A48 Million Stories4:21
- A5Sucka Nigga4:05
- A6Midnight4:25
- A7We Can Get Down4:19
- B1Electric Relaxation4:04
- B2Clap Your Hands3:16
- B3Oh My God3:29
- B4Keep It Rollin'3:05
- B5The Chase, Part II4:02
- B6Lyrics To Go4:09
- B7God Lives Through4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Midnight Marauders are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Midnight Marauders are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1993 and 2025.
When was Midnight Marauders first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in US, Europe. One of them is Jive 01241-41490-1, released November 9, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Midnight Marauders is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 01241-41490-1, HIP 143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01241-41490-1-A DMM SP1-1 and 01241-41490-1-B DMM SP1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Midnight Marauders 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.
