Jamaica
1996- Label and catalog number
- Shocking Vibes
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. A SIDE - 17084 - GIRLZ DEM SUGAR - GEOVANNIA
D.S.R. B SIDE - 17102 - VER (LOOK GOOD) - GEOVANNIB
Beenie ManGirls Dem Sugar
Vinyl pressings
Girls Dem Sugar
by Beenie Man · 1996
10 pressings4 countriesDancehallReggae
Girls Dem Sugar was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Girls Dem Sugar
1 pressing came out in 1996, 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.
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.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Jamaica | Shocking VibesFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Not On Label CRT 29012", White Label | 12", White Label |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Europe | Virgin VVSTDJ 17312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Virgin VUSTDJX 17312", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Virgin VUSTFDJ17312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Virgin VUSTDJ 17312", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | VP Records 7087 6 15712 1 912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Virgin VUST17312" | 12" |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Shocking Vibes7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Shocking Vibes SV7 0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGirls Dem Sugar
- BVersion Now A Days
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Girls Dem Sugar are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Girls Dem Sugar are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1996 and 2001.
When was Girls Dem Sugar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in Jamaica. One of them is Shocking Vibes.
How do I tell if my copy of Girls Dem Sugar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D.S.R. A SIDE - 17084 - GIRLZ DEM SUGAR - GEOVANNI and D.S.R. B SIDE - 17102 - VER (LOOK GOOD) - GEOVANNI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Girls Dem Sugar 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.