US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records 49 73369Epic 49 73369
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XXS-73369A-1A G1 (T) A3Etchings side A
XXS-73369B-1A G1 (T) B11Etchings side B
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Vinyl pressings
Untouchable
by Above The Law · 1990
10 pressings4 countriesGangstaHip Hop
Untouchable was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Untouchable
9 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records EAS 2121Epic EAS 2121
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records EAS 2053Epic EAS 2053
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
UK
June 1990- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records 656082 7Epic 656082 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records 656082 6Epic 656082 6
- Format
- 12"
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656067 6Ruthless Records 656067 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6560676 A1 4Side A Runout
6560676 B1 2Side B Runout
656067 6 A*Side A Label
656067 6 B*Side B Label
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Epic 656067 6 / Ruthless Records 656067 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Epic 656067 7 / Ruthless Records 656067 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2481First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Epic 656067 6 / Ruthless Records 656067 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Ruthless Records 49 73369 / Epic 49 73369First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Ruthless Records EAS 2121 / Epic EAS 2121First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Ruthless Records EAS 2053 / Epic EAS 2053First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Ruthless Records / Epic12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | UK | Ruthless Records 656082 7 / Epic 656082 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Ruthless Records 656082 6 / Epic 656082 6First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Untouchable3:43
- A2What Cha Can Prove (Mega Mix)4:40
- AA1Menace To Society4:31
- AA2What Cha Can Prove (Instrumental)4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Untouchable are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Untouchable are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Untouchable first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Europe, Spain. One of them is Ruthless Records 49 73369.
How do I tell if my copy of Untouchable is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49 73369, EAS 2121, EAS 2053, 656082 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XXS-73369A-1A G1 (T) A3 and XXS-73369B-1A G1 (T) B11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Untouchable 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.