US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rat Cage Records MOTR 26
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Beastie BoysCooky Puss
Vinyl pressings
Cooky Puss
by Beastie Boys · 1983
10 pressings2 countriesReggaeElectroHip HopReggae
Cooky Puss was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Cooky Puss
6 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rat Cage Records MOTR 26Rat Cage Records MOTR26
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Poster Insert
- Runout / matrix
MOTR.26.A-2 MPORunout side A etched
MOTR.26.B-2 MPORunout side B etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rat Cage Records MOTR 26
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
MOTR 26 A OYS NTERING NARCHISTIC TATES OWARD NTERNAL XCELLENCESide A
MOTR 26 B MIR IS DAFT!Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rat Cage Records MOTR 26
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MOTR·26·A OYS NTERING NARCHISTIC TATES OWARD NTERNAL XCELLENCE A- ↔Side A runout, etched; ↔ stamped
MOTR·26·B MIR IS DAFT! A- ↔Side B runout, etched; ↔ stamped
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rat Cage Records MOTR 26Rat Cage Records MOTR26
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Poster Insert
- Runout / matrix
MOTR.26.A-2 MPORunout side A etched
MOTR.26.B-2 MPORunout side B etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rat Cage Records MOTR 26
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MOTR ∙ 26 ∙A OYS NTERING NARCHISTIC TATES OWARD NTERNAL EXCELLENCE A- ↔Side A, etched and stamped
MOTR∙ 26∙B MIR IS DAFT! A- ↔Side B, etched and stamped
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Rat Cage Records MOTR 26First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | US | Rat Cage Records MOTR 26 / Rat Cage Records MOTR26First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Rat Cage Records MOTR 26First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Rat Cage Records MOTR 26First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Rat Cage Records MOTR 26First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Rat Cage Records MOTR 26 / Rat Cage Records MOTR26First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Rat Cage Records MOTR 2612", Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", Maxi-Single, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Unknown | Rat Cage Records MOTR2612", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Rat Cage Records MOTR 2612", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Rat Cage Records MOTR 2612", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Cooky Puss3:12
- A2Bonus Batter2:15
- B1Beastie Revolution5:00
- B2Cooky Puss (Censored Version)3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cooky Puss are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cooky Puss are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1983 and 2002.
When was Cooky Puss first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is Rat Cage Records MOTR 26.
How do I tell if my copy of Cooky Puss is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOTR 26) 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 Cooky Puss 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.
