UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- EMI 7243 8 82426 6 0
- Format
- 12"
AZSugar Hill
Vinyl pressings
Sugar Hill
by AZ · 1995
11 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Sugar Hill was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Sugar Hill
6 pressings came out in 1995, 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 12 AZ DJ 1
- Format
- 12"
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- EMI Y-58407
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- EMI Y-58478
- Format
- 12"
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- EMI Y-58407 RE1
- Format
- 12"
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- EMI SPRO 10439
- Format
- 12", White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UK | EMI 7243 8 82426 6 0First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | Cooltempo 12 AZ DJ 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | US | EMI Y-58407First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | EMI Y-58478First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | US | EMI Y-58407 RE1First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | US | EMI SPRO-1999812", Test Pressing, 33 ⅓ RPM · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, 33 ⅓ RPM · Test pressing |
| 1995 | US | EMI SPRO 10439First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1996 | UK | Cooltempo 12COOLDJ 31512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Cooltempo 12COOL 31512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Capitol Records 72438-69367-1-412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | HHV BB45-157", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Sugar Hill (Album Version)4:48
- A2Sugar Hill (Radio Version)4:48
- A3Sugar Hill (Instrumental)5:30
- B1Rather Unique (Album Version)4:51
- B2Rather Unique (Radio Version)4:49
- B3Rather Unique (TV Track)4:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sugar Hill are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sugar Hill are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 2019.
When was Sugar Hill first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, US. One of them is EMI 7243 8 82426 6 0.
How do I tell if my copy of Sugar Hill is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 8 82426 6 0, 12 AZ DJ 1, Y-58407, Y-58478) 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 Sugar Hill 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.