Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 3 23876 6
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
3238766-A 1A-side runout stamped
3238766-B 1B-side runout stamped
Vinyl pressings
Tennessee
by Arrested Development · 1991
17 pressings8 countriesConsciousHip Hop
Tennessee was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Tennessee
3 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 3 23876 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
3238767-A1Runout side A, stamped
3238767-B1Runout side B, stamped
Italy
1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 3 23878 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Chrysalis 3 23876 6First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Chrysalis 3 23876 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Chrysalis 3 23878 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | France | Chrysalis 32392977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | Not On Label 323876 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 253 / Cooltempo 323 871 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | US | Chrysalis V 2378712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | US | Chrysalis SPRO 0547412", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Chrysalis V-2378712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 253 / Cooltempo cool2537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Spain | EMI 052 1226276 / Chrysalis 052 122627612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Cooltempo 12COOL 270 / Cooltempo 12COOL27012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 2707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Cooltempo 12 COOLDJ 270 / Cooltempo 12cooldj 27012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 2707", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Capitol Records 0946 3 41632 1 712" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Tennessee (The Mix)4:47
- A2Tennessee (Remix)4:43
- A3Tennessee (For DJ's Only)2:17
- B1Tennessee (Dubb Mix)4:43
- B2Natural4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tennessee are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Tennessee are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1991 and 2005.
When was Tennessee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, Italy. One of them is Chrysalis 3 23876 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Tennessee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3 23876 6, 3 23876 7, 3 23878 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3238766-A 1 and 3238766-B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tennessee 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.
