US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 866 087-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRCStamped Each Side
866 087-1-A-SPA Side
866 087-1-B-SPB Side
Black SheepThe Choice Is Yours
Vinyl pressings
The Choice Is Yours
by Black Sheep · 1991
11 pressings3 countriesConsciousBoom BapHip Hop
The Choice Is Yours 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 The Choice Is Yours
2 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CHOICE 1211
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHOICE 1110A
CHOICE 1110B
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.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Mercury 866 087-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Mercury PRO-965-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | US | Mercury CHOICE 1211First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | Mercury 866 087-112", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 2000 | US | Mercury 866 087-112", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Japan | Mercury PROT-7071 / Lexington MR-45-0057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71937", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71937", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71937", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Mercury MR-032 / Manhattan Records MR-03212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Mercury 866 087-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)4:03
- A2The Choice Is Yours3:23
- B1Have U.N.E. Pull (Remix)3:38
- B2Yes3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Choice Is Yours are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Choice Is Yours are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1991 and 2020.
When was The Choice Is Yours first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US. One of them is Mercury 866 087-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Choice Is Yours is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 866 087-1, CHOICE 1211) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRC and 866 087-1-A-SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Choice Is Yours 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.
