US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1096-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1096 1 JD ASide A
1096 1 JD BSide B
Boogie Down ProductionsMy Philosophy
Vinyl pressings
My Philosophy
by Boogie Down Productions · 1988
15 pressings4 countriesConsciousHip Hop
My Philosophy was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 My Philosophy
14 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1098-7-J
- Format
- 7"
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1096-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1096 1 JD A 1-1 (src logo)Side A
1096 1 JD B 1-1 (src logo)Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1096-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1096-1-JD-A A-1 I>Side A
1096-1-JD-B A-1 I>Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1098-7-J
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1096-1-JDAB
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Unknown | Jive JIVE T 170First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 6.20901First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE T 170First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE T 170First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE T 170First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1096-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1098-7-JFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1096-1-JDABFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1098-7-JFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1096-1-JDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1096-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1096-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Jive R 170First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE X 170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Benelux | Black Beats SCTI 104512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1My Philosophy (Album Mix)6:36
- A2My Philosophy (Extended Remix)5:36
- B1My Philosophy (Single Edit)3:43
- B2My Philosophy (Instrumental)5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Philosophy are there?
15 vinyl pressings of My Philosophy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 2004.
When was My Philosophy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Jive 1096-1-JD.
How do I tell if my copy of My Philosophy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1096-1-JD, 1098-7-J, 1096-1-JDAB, JIVE T 170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1096 1 JD A and 1096 1 JD B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Philosophy 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.
