UK
August 10, 1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 1680
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCS 1680 A-01-1-Q1Stamped side A
MCS 1680 AA-01-1-Q1Stamped side AA
Vinyl pressings
Humpin' Around
by Bobby Brown · 1992
23 pressings10 countriesContemporary R&BNew Jack SwingHip HopFunk / Soul
Humpin' Around 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 Humpin' Around
16 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 9 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
August 10, 1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 1680
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCST 1680 A-01-01-
MCST 1680 AA-01-01-1
US
August 11, 1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 12-54343MCA Records MCA12-54343
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA 11335 FDS-2Side A runout etched, variant 1
MCA 11336 FDS-2Side B runout etched, variant 1
MCA 11335 FDS-1Side A runout etched, variant 2
MCA 11336 FDS-1Side B runout etched, variant 2
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 1680
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
MCS 1680 A-01-1-Q1Stamped Side A
MCS 1680 AA-01-1-Q1Stamped Side B
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAS7-54342
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC-38714-FDS2 AA-Side Runout
MC-38716-FDS2 BB-Side Runout
MC 38714A-Side Label
MC 38716B-Side Label
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCT 30003
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Australia | MCA Records MCA1254343First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Costa Rica | MCA Records 81010792First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Ecuador | Ariola 129-1094First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Europe | MCA Records MCT 30020First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Europe | MCA Records MCS 30019First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | France | MCA Records MCS 30019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Mexico | MCA Records RX-1133 / Ariola RX-1133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Philippines | MCA Records EPMCA-92-187 / MCA Records MCT 30020First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records MCT 30003First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1680First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | US | MCA Records MCA8P 2349First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | MCA Records MCAS7-54342First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | MCA Records MCA8P-2134First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1680First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records MCST 1680First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | ZAC Records ZAC 01512", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Humpin' Around (Extended Club Version)8:01
- A2Humpin' Around (7" A)4:21
- AA1Humpin' Around (Extended Humpstrumental)5:49
- AA2Humpin' Around (Humpapella)4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Humpin' Around are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Humpin' Around are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1992 and 1995.
When was Humpin' Around first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is MCA Records MCS 1680, released August 10, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Humpin' Around is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCS 1680, MCST 1680, MCA 12-54343, MCAS7-54342) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCS 1680 A-01-1-Q1 and MCS 1680 AA-01-1-Q1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Humpin' Around 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.
