US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 866 869-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
422-866-869-1-A HUB HIT FACTORY COINA, etched
422-866-869-1-B HUB -TVCB, etched
Vinyl pressings
Strobelite Honey
by Black Sheep · 1992
18 pressings5 countriesHip HopElectronicHip Hop
Strobelite Honey was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Strobelite Honey
13 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 5 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 864 191-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 995-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 866 869-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
422-866-869-1-A HUB HIT FACTORY COINEtched Side A
422-866-869-1-B HUB-TVCEtched Side B
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 369
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 369
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Mercury PRO 983-112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | Europe | Mercury 866940-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | Mercury 866 940-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Mercury 866 941-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Mercury MERX 369First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Mercury MRXDJ369First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Mercury MER 369First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Mercury MRXXDJ369First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Mercury MERZ 369First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Mercury MERX 369First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress |
| 1992 | US | Mercury 866 869-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Mercury 864 191-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Mercury PRO 995-1First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Mercury 866 869-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | Mercury 422 866 869-112" | 12" |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Mercury MER 369 / Mr Bongo MRB71697", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71697", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Mercury 866 869-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Strobelite Honey (No We Didn't Mix)3:47
- A2Strobelite Honey (Maybe We Did Mix)3:52
- B1Strobelite Honey (Yes We Did Mix)6:37
- B2Gimme The Finga (Remix)4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strobelite Honey are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Strobelite Honey are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 2020.
When was Strobelite Honey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, UK, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Mercury 866 869-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Strobelite Honey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 866 869-1, 864 191-1, PRO 995-1, MERX 369) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 422-866-869-1-A HUB HIT FACTORY COIN and 422-866-869-1-B HUB -TVC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strobelite Honey 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.