UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records MCST 40406
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCST 40406+A OR T. DebneySide A runout etched
MCST 40406+B OR T-BOYSide B runout etched
AkonLocked Up
Vinyl pressings
Locked Up
by Akon · 2003
10 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
Locked Up was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Locked Up
3 pressings came out in 2003, the album's first year, in 2 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
2003- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records WMCST 40406
- Format
- 12"
US
2003- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records UNIR 21143-1Street Records Corporation UNIR 21143-1
- 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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Universal Records MCST 40406First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Universal Records WMCST 40406First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | US | Universal Records UNIR 21143-1 / Street Records Corporation UNIR 21143-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | Unknown | Universal Records AKONVP212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | Europe | Universal Records AKONVP112", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | Europe | Universal Records AKONVP312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | France | Barclay 1040712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | France | Universal 1040712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2004 | US | Street Records Corporation B0002245-11 / Universal Records B0002245-1112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label12", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited | 12", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Locked Up (Album Version)3:56
- A2Locked Up (Remix)3:50
- B1Locked Up (Remix)3:48
- B2Locked Up (Instrumental)3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Locked Up are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Locked Up are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2003 and 2005.
When was Locked Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in UK, US. One of them is Universal Records MCST 40406.
How do I tell if my copy of Locked Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCST 40406, WMCST 40406, UNIR 21143-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCST 40406+A OR T. Debney and MCST 40406+B OR T-BOY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Locked Up 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.