UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' W 2635TXCold Chillin' 921451-0
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
W2635 TX A1 S̶A̶M̶ ̶6̶2̶2̶ ̶A̶ PR-P FSide A runout
S̶A̶M̶ ̶6̶2̶2̶ ̶B̶ W2635 TX B1 PR-P ESide B runout
Big Daddy KaneAin't No Stoppin' Us Now
Vinyl pressings
Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
by Big Daddy Kane · 1989
10 pressings3 countriesHip HopHip Hop
Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
7 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' SAM 612Warner Bros. Records SAM 612
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' SAM 621Warner Bros. Records SAM 621
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' SAM 622Warner Bros. Records SAM 622
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' W 2635 DJ
- Format
- 7", Promo · Gold Sleeve Face
- Runout / matrix
W2635A² MT A (on side)Side A runout etched
W2635 B-1 MT BSide B runout etched
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 0-21450
- Format
- 12"
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Cold Chillin' 922 635-7 / Cold Chillin' W 2635First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 2635TX / Cold Chillin' 921451-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Cold Chillin' SAM 612 / Warner Bros. Records SAM 612First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Cold Chillin' SAM 621 / Warner Bros. Records SAM 621First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Cold Chillin' SAM 622 / Warner Bros. Records SAM 622First year12", Promo, Single · Promo | 12", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 2635 DJFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-21450First year12" | 12" |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 2635 / Reprise Records W 26357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 2635T / Reprise Records W 2635 T12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 2635 / Reprise Records W 26357" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AAin't No Stoppin' Us Now (Brixton Bass Mix)5:15
- B1Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now (LP Version)3:21
- B2Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now (UPSO Mix)6:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Cold Chillin' W 2635TX.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 2635TX, SAM 612, SAM 621, SAM 622) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W2635 TX A1 S̶A̶M̶ ̶6̶2̶2̶ ̶A̶ PR-P F and S̶A̶M̶ ̶6̶2̶2̶ ̶B̶ W2635 TX B1 PR-P E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now 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.