UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Grand Royal GR03Grand Royal GR003
- Format
- LP, 10", Compilation
- Runout / matrix
GR 03-A1Side A
GR 03 B1Side B
Beastie BoysSome Old Bullshit
Vinyl pressings
Some Old Bullshit
by Beastie Boys · 1994
10 pressings5 countriesPunkHardcoreHip HopReggae
Some Old Bullshit was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Some Old Bullshit
4 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 3 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Grand Royal 0777 7 89843 0 6Capitol Records 0777 7 89843 0 6
- Format
- 10", Compilation, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Grand Royal GR 003
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
GR-003-A F-1 34835(3) Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout Side A
GR 003-B F-1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout Side B
Greece
1994- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 0777 7 89843 1 3
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
7898431 A
7898431 B
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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Greece | Capitol Records 0777 7 89843 1 3First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1994 | UK | Grand Royal GR03 / Grand Royal GR003First yearLP, 10", Compilation | LP, 10", Compilation |
| 1994 | UK | Grand Royal 0777 7 89843 0 6 / Capitol Records 0777 7 89843 0 6First year10", Compilation, 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", Compilation, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Grand Royal GR 003First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK & Europe | Not On Label (Beastie Boys) GR 003LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Grand Royal GR 003 / Capitol Records 0062507458218LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Grand Royal GR 003 / Capitol Records B0032587-01LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Grand Royal GR 003 / Capitol Records B0032588-01LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2021 | Europe | Grand Royal GR 003 / Capitol Records 00602507458256LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Grand Royal GR 003LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Egg Raid On Mojo1:41
- A2Beastie Boys0:56
- A3Transit Cop1:18
- A4Jimi2:06
- A5Holy Snappers1:22
- A6Riot Fight0:30
- A7Ode To...1:33
- A8Michelle's Farm1:38
- A9Egg Raid On Mojo1:20
- A10Transit Cop1:21
- B1Cooky Puss3:19
- B2Bonus Batter2:21
- B3Beastie Revolution5:09
- B4Cooky Puss (Censored Version)3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Some Old Bullshit are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Some Old Bullshit are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1994 and 2021.
When was Some Old Bullshit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US, Greece. One of them is Grand Royal GR03.
How do I tell if my copy of Some Old Bullshit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GR03, 0777 7 89843 0 6, GR 003, 0777 7 89843 1 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GR 03-A1 and GR 03 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Some Old Bullshit 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.
