US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' 0-21281Reprise Records 9 21281-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
[SRC Logo] 0-21281-A SRI LU 1-1Side A Etched
[SRC Logo] 0-21281-B SRI 1-1Side B Etched
Big Daddy KaneSmooth Operator / Warm It Up Kane
Vinyl pressings
Smooth Operator / Warm It Up Kane
by Big Daddy Kane · 1989
11 pressings3 countriesBoom BapHip Hop
Smooth Operator / Warm It Up Kane 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 Smooth Operator / Warm It Up Kane
9 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' 7-22867Reprise Records 7-22867
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC 7-22867-A-SR1 :v) 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
SRC 7-22867-B-SR1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
7-22867-ALabel side A
7-22867-BLabel side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' 0-21281Reprise Records 0-21281
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
[SRC Logo] 0-21281-A-SR1A-side runout
[SRC Logo] 0-21281-B-SR1B-side runout
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' PRO-A-3634Reprise Records PRO-A-3634
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' 7-22867-DJCold Chillin' 9 22867-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC 7-22867-DJ-SR1 1-1Runout both sides
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cold Chillin' W 2804T
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Cold Chillin' W2867 / Reprise Records 922 867-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 2804TFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 2804(T) / Cold Chillin' 921281-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Cold Chillin' W 2804First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Cold Chillin' 0-21281 / Reprise Records 9 21281-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | US | Cold Chillin' 7-22867 / Reprise Records 7-22867First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Cold Chillin' 0 - 2128112", Test Pressing, 33 ⅓ RPM · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, 33 ⅓ RPM · Test pressing |
| 1989 | US | Cold Chillin' PRO-A-3634 / Reprise Records PRO-A-3634First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Cold Chillin' 7-22867-DJ / Cold Chillin' 9 22867-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Cold Chillin' 0-21281 / Reprise Records 0-21281First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Cold Chillin' 0-2128112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- Homiside
- A1Smooth Operator (Vocal)4:42
- A2Smooth Operator (Dub Version)4:40
- Suiside
- B1Warm It Up, Kane (Vocal)4:12
- B2Warm It Up, Kane (Dub Version)4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smooth Operator / Warm It Up Kane are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Smooth Operator / Warm It Up Kane are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Smooth Operator / Warm It Up Kane first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Cold Chillin' 0-21281.
How do I tell if my copy of Smooth Operator / Warm It Up Kane is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-21281, 7-22867, PRO-A-3634, 7-22867-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SRC Logo] 0-21281-A SRI LU 1-1 and [SRC Logo] 0-21281-B SRI 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Smooth Operator / Warm It Up Kane 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.