UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records MCST 40266
- Format
- 12"
AfromanBecause I Got High
Vinyl pressings
Because I Got High
by Afroman · 2001
12 pressings7 countriesHip Hop
Because I Got High was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Because I Got High
11 pressings came out in 2001, the album's first year, in 6 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
2001- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records 440 015 310-1
- Format
- 12"
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records 440 015 282-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records WMCST 40266
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records UNIR-20587-7T-Bones Records UNIR-20587-7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Green Transparent
- Runout / matrix
UNIR 20587-7-AA-Side Runout Etching
UNIR 20587-7-BB-Side Runout Etching
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records 440 015 310-1 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Europe | Universal Records 015 581-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2001 | Europe | UniversalFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 2001 | Germany | Universal RecordsFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Italy | TIME TIME 276First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 2001 | UK | Universal Records MCST 40266First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Universal Records WMCST 40266First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK & Europe | Universal Records afrovp1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Universal Records 440 015 310-1First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | US | Universal Records UNIR-20587-7 / T-Bones Records UNIR-20587-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 2001 | US | Universal Records 440 015 282-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 2001 | US | Universal Records 440 015 310-1 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Universal Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABecause I Got High (Afropulco Gold & Dirty)
- B1Because I Got High (Afrolicious Clean)
- B2Because I Got High (Accapella Dirty)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Because I Got High are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Because I Got High are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Because I Got High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK, US, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is Universal Records MCST 40266.
How do I tell if my copy of Because I Got High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCST 40266, 440 015 310-1, 440 015 282-7, WMCST 40266) 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 Because I Got High 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.