Country unknown
1998- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 12"
Beenie ManFoundation
Vinyl pressings
Foundation
by Beenie Man · 1998
10 pressings3 countriesRagga HipHopHip Hop
Foundation was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Foundation
6 pressings came out in 1998, 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
1998- Label and catalog number
- Jet Star SVJS 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Taxi TXI 0834
- Format
- 12"
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Taxi TXI 0834R
- Format
- 12"
US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Taxi VPRD-6102
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Taxi VPRD-6102
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VPRD6102A Foundation
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Unknown | Not On LabelFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Jamaica | Taxi TAX 01757", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1998 | Jamaica | Taxi TAX 01757", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1998 | Jamaica | Taxi TAX 01757", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1998 | UK | Jet Star SVJS 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Taxi TXI 0834First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Taxi TXI 0834RFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | US | Taxi VPRD-6102First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | US | Taxi VPRD-6102First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Taxi TAX 02237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Foundation (Full Crew Mix)
- A2Foundation (Original Mix)
- B1Foundation (Caveman Refix)
- B2Foundation (Smokin' Soca Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Foundation are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Foundation are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Foundation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK, US. One of them is Not On Label.
How do I tell if my copy of Foundation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SVJS 1, TXI 0834, TXI 0834R, VPRD-6102) 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 Foundation 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.