Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 9031-71969-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Adam AntRough Stuff
Vinyl pressings
Rough Stuff
by Adam Ant · 1990
10 pressings3 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Rough Stuff 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 Rough Stuff
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 3 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 9031-71968-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 903171968-7A 8 HúMatrix runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 903171968-7B H4 HúMatrix runout side B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 9031-71968-7
- Format
- 7", Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 903 171968-7-Aa side
R/S Alsdorf 903 171968-7-Bxb side
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 9031-71968-7
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 903 171968-7-Aa side
R/S Alsdorf 903 171968-7-Bxb side
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 24035
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 79042
- Format
- 7"
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 | Ecuador | MCA Records L33-18466 / MCA MCA-10123First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | MCA Records 9031-71969-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | MCA Records 9031-71968-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | MCA Records 9031-71968-7First year7", Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | MCA Records 9031-71968-7First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | MCA Records L33-18436First yearPromo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1990 | US | MCA Records MCA 24035First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | MCA Records L33-18466First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | MCA Records MCA 79042First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | US | MCA Records MCA-79042First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ARough Stuff3:59
- BBright Lights Black Leather5:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rough Stuff are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rough Stuff are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Rough Stuff first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Germany, US, Ecuador. One of them is MCA Records 9031-71969-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Rough Stuff is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9031-71969-0, 9031-71968-7, MCA 24035, MCA 79042) 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 Rough Stuff 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.
