US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Street Records Corporation B0003971-11
- Format
- 12", Single
AkonGhetto
Vinyl pressings
Ghetto
by Akon · 2004
10 pressings3 countriesContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
Ghetto was first pressed on vinyl in 2004. 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 Ghetto
2 pressings came out in 2004, the album's first year. 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
2004- Label and catalog number
- Street Records Corporation UNIR-21288-1Universal Records UNIR-21288-1
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Street Records Corporation B0003971-11First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 2004 | US | Street Records Corporation UNIR-21288-1 / Universal Records UNIR-21288-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | Jamaica | Stone Cold TA 001 / Stone Cold TA 0027" | 7" |
| 2005 | Jamaica | Stone Cold7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 2005 | Jamaica | Dagger Productions7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Akon)12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label AKON-0112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Dagger Productions7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Venus Remix7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Saturn-Remixes7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Ghetto (Clean)3:37
- A2Ghetto (Main)3:37
- B1Ghetto (Clean)3:37
- B2Ghetto (Main)3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ghetto are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ghetto are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2004 and 2005.
When was Ghetto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in US. One of them is Street Records Corporation B0003971-11.
How do I tell if my copy of Ghetto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B0003971-11, UNIR-21288-1) 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 Ghetto 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.