US
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BWAY 492
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.R.A.I.D.
Vinyl pressings
R.A.I.D.
by Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. · 1989
12 pressings7 countriesHip Hop
R.A.I.D. was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 R.A.I.D.
6 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BWAY 492 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRW 1584th & Broadway 876 842-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BRW 158 A-1U-1-1Runout side A
BRW 158 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 876 842-7Phonogram 876 842-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Limited Edition
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 1267
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 876 842-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | 4th & Broadway 876 842-7 / Phonogram 876 842-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Island Records IS 1267First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Island Records 876 842-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW 158 / 4th & Broadway 876 842-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | 4th & Broadway BWAY 492First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | 4th & Broadway BWAY 492 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | 4th & Broadway 876 843-1 / Island Records 876 843-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Island Records 113 194 / 4th & Broadway 113 1947", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Island Records 210512", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | Island Records 613 194 / 4th & Broadway 613 19412", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12BRW 158 / 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 15812", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 15812", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1R.A.I.D. (Radio Version)4:21
- A2R.A.I.D. (County Mix)7:37
- A3R.A.I.D. (Bonus Beats)2:23
- B1Gettin' Ridd Of MC's5:19
- B2Gettin' Ridd Of MC's (Instrumental)5:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of R.A.I.D. are there?
12 vinyl pressings of R.A.I.D. are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was R.A.I.D. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is 4th & Broadway BWAY 492.
How do I tell if my copy of R.A.I.D. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BWAY 492, BWAY 492 DJ, BRW 158, 876 842-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is R.A.I.D. 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.