US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 368-1Mercury 422 848 368-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
422 848-368-1-AS-DMM-SP- SP 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
422 848368-1-BS-DMM-SP SP 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
Black SheepA Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
Vinyl pressings
A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
by Black Sheep · 1991
11 pressings5 countriesConsciousBoom BapJazzy Hip-HopHardcore Hip-Hop
A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
4 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 368-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
848 368 1 S1=1 670 07 1 13Side A
848 368 1 S2=1 670 07 1 2Side B
Netherlands
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 368-1
- Format
- LP, Album
UK & Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 368-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8483681 A-1U-1-1Stamped Side A
8483681 B-1U-1-1Stamped Side B
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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 848 368-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Netherlands | Mercury 848 368-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Mercury 848 368-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | US | Mercury 848 368-1 / Mercury 422 848 368-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Mercury 848 368-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Reissue · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Reissue · Unofficial |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Get On Down GET 54066 / Universal Music Special Markets B0020079-01-ST1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Mercury 848 368-1CLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On LabelLP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | Europe | Mercury 848 368-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury 848 368-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury 848 368-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Intro0:49
- A2U Mean I'm Not1:25
- A3Butt...In The Meantime4:13
- A4Have U.N.E. Pull3:48
- A5Strobelite Honey3:05
- A6Are You Mad?0:43
- A7The Choice Is Yours3:23
- A8To Whom It May Concern4:04
- A9Similak Child4:27
- A10Try Counting Sheep4:24
- B1Flavor Of The Month4:17
- B2La Menage3:23
- B3L.A.S.M.2:12
- B4Gimme The Finga4:25
- B5Hoes We Knows4:20
- B6Go To Hail1:02
- B7Black With N.V. (No Vision)3:56
- B8Pass The 404:46
- B9Blunted 101:56
- B10For Doz That Slept2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 2015.
When was A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, Europe, Netherlands, UK & Europe. One of them is Mercury 848 368-1.
How do I tell if my copy of A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 848 368-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 422 848-368-1-AS-DMM-SP- SP 1-1 and 422 848368-1-BS-DMM-SP SP 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing 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.
