UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12 EM 57
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 EM 57 A-1-1-1 DDRunout side A, stamped
12 EM 57 B-1-1-1 DDRunout side B, stamped
Afrika Bambaataa & FamilySho Nuff Funky
Vinyl pressings
Sho Nuff Funky
by Afrika Bambaataa & Family · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesElectroFunkElectronicHip Hop
Sho Nuff Funky was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Sho Nuff Funky
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 57
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
EM 57 A-1-1-1- DDRunout stamped side A
EM 57 B-1-1-1 DDRunout stamped side B
EM 57 ALabel side A
EM 57 BLabel side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 57
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
EM 57 A-1-1-1- DDRunout side A, stamped
EM 57 B-1-1-1 DDRunout side B, stamped
EM 57 ALabel side A
EM 57 BLabel side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EMX 57
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM BAM 2
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI ED 355
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | EMI ED 355First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI K 060-20 2601 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | EMI 20 2586 6 / EMI K 060 20 2586 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI 14 2026016First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI 06 2025877First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | EMI 12 EM 57First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM 57First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM BAM 2First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM 57First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI 12EMX 57First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASho Nuff Funky
- B1Tell Me When You Need It Again (Vocal Mix 1)
- B2Tell Me When You Need It Again (Instrumental Mix 3)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sho Nuff Funky are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sho Nuff Funky are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Sho Nuff Funky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is EMI 12 EM 57.
How do I tell if my copy of Sho Nuff Funky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 EM 57, EM 57, 12EMX 57, EM BAM 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 EM 57 A-1-1-1 DD and 12 EM 57 B-1-1-1 DD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sho Nuff Funky 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.
