US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Gasoline Alley GAS12 54349
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Brotherhood CreedHelluva
Vinyl pressings
Helluva
by Brotherhood Creed · 1992
14 pressings7 countriesHip-HouseNew Jack SwingPop RapElectronic
Helluva 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 Helluva
13 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 7 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Gasoline Alley GAS8P 2218
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Gasoline Alley GAS8P 2145
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 1635
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Gasoline Alley X14346
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1992- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 182156
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Australia | Gasoline Alley X14346First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | France | Flarenasch 182156First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6746R-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6746R-7First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6746-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6746-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1992 | Italy | Jingle JNG 020First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122 520 / Mega Records MRCX 122520First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2520First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 1635First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Gasoline Alley GAS12 54349First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Gasoline Alley GAS8P 2218First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Gasoline Alley GAS8P 2145First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCS 16357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Helluva (Mo Better Radio)4:10
- A2Helluva (Mo Better Extended)6:20
- B1Helluva (Radio Mix)4:10
- B2Helluva (Extended)6:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Helluva are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Helluva are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Helluva first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Gasoline Alley GAS12 54349.
How do I tell if my copy of Helluva is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GAS12 54349, GAS8P 2218, GAS8P 2145, WMCST 1635) 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 Helluva 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.