US
2003- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7243 5 47620 1 7
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Beenie ManDude
Vinyl pressings
Dude
by Beenie Man · 2003
10 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Dude 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 Dude
4 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.
US
2003- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7087 6 18246 1 2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
2003- Label and catalog number
- Def Jamaica DEFR 15993-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Jamaica
2003- Label and catalog number
- Mad House MHPD2703-3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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 | Jamaica | Mad House MHPD2703-3First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | US | Virgin 7243 5 47620 1 7First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | US | Virgin 7087 6 18246 1 2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | US | Def Jamaica DEFR 15993-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label DUDE 00112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Virgin VUST 28212" | 12" |
| 2004 | UK | Virgin VUSTDJX 28212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label (Beenie Man) DUDE 00112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2004 | UK | Virgin VUSTDJ 28212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | US | Virgin 7243 8 38919 1 712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Dude (Album Version)4:13
- A2Dude (Remix)4:33
- B1Dude (Instrumental)4:11
- B2Dude (A Cappella)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dude are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dude are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2003 and 2004.
When was Dude first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in US, Jamaica. One of them is Virgin 7243 5 47620 1 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Dude is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 5 47620 1 7, 7087 6 18246 1 2, DEFR 15993-1, MHPD2703-3) 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 Dude 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.