US
July 25, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records 88561-5539-1Relativity 88561-5539-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
88561-5539-1-A HUB TV F/W G.S.W.Side A runout
88561-5539-1-B HUB TV F/W G.S.W.Side B runout
Bone Thugs-N-HarmonyE. 1999 Eternal
Vinyl pressings
E. 1999 Eternal
by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony · 1995
15 pressings4 countriesGangstaHip Hop
E. 1999 Eternal was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 E. 1999 Eternal
4 pressings came out in 1995, 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records RPROLP 0392
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Brazil
1995- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records 88561-5539-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side A etched): BONE II - A
(Side B etched): BONE II - B
Europe
1995- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records 481038 1Ruthless Records REL 481038 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01 481038 20 1A1 ASide 1
01 481038 20 1B1 ASide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Brazil | Ruthless Records 88561-5539-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | Europe | Ruthless Records 481038 1 / Ruthless Records REL 481038 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | US | Ruthless Records RPROLP 0392First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Ruthless Records 88561-5539-1 / Relativity 88561-5539-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Netherlands | Ruthless Records BTHE1999LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Netherlands | Ruthless Records BTHE1999LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Netherlands | Ruthless Records BTHE1999LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Netherlands | Ruthless Records BTHE1999LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2014 | Europe | Ruthless Records BTHE1999LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Ruthless Records RUTHE1999LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Ruthless Records 11523LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Not On Label (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) 11523LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Ruthless Records RUTHE1999LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) 11523LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) 11523LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1East 1999
- A2Eternal
- A3Crept And We Came
- A4Down '71 (The Getaway)
- A5Mr. Bill Collector
- A6Crossroad
- A7Land Of Tha Heartless
- A8No Shorts, No Losses
- B11st Of Tha Month
- B2Buddah Lovaz
- B3Die Die Die
- B4Mr. Ouija 2
- B5Mo' Murda
- B6Shotz To Tha Double Glock
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of E. 1999 Eternal are there?
15 vinyl pressings of E. 1999 Eternal are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1995 and 2023.
When was E. 1999 Eternal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in US, Brazil, Europe. One of them is Ruthless Records 88561-5539-1, released July 25, 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of E. 1999 Eternal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 88561-5539-1, RPROLP 0392, 481038 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 88561-5539-1-A HUB TV F/W G.S.W. and 88561-5539-1-B HUB TV F/W G.S.W.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is E. 1999 Eternal 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.