US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E3877Violator E3877
- Format
- 12"
Busta RhymesDangerous
Vinyl pressings
Dangerous
by Busta Rhymes · 1997
11 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Dangerous was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Dangerous
8 pressings came out in 1997, 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 0-63892Violator 0-63892
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-63892-AA-side label
ST-ED-63892-BB-side label
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED 6057Violator ED 6057
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-6057-A4Side A Runout
ST-ED-6057-B3Side B Runout
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Elektra SAM3138
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E3877T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E3877TA1Runout
E3877TB1Runout
E3877 (T)Center Labels
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Elektra SAM3136
- Format
- 12", White Label, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany | Elektra 7559-63878-0 / Violator 7559-63878-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Elektra SAM3138First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Elektra SAM3139First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Elektra E3877TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1997 | UK | Elektra SAM3136First year12", White Label, 45 RPM | 12", White Label, 45 RPM |
| 1997 | US | Elektra E3877 / Violator E3877First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | US | Elektra 0-63892 / Violator 0-63892First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | US | Elektra ED 6057 / Violator ED 6057First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Elektra ED 6389212", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1999 | UK | Not On Label (Busta Rhymes) US00112", Unofficial Release, White Label, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label, Single Sided · Unofficial |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Unknown | Not On Label (Busta Rhymes) DANGER 00112", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Dangerous (LP Version)
- A2Dangerous (LP Version Clean)
- A3Dangerous (Instrumental)
- B1You Won't Tell, I Won't Tell (Unavailable On LP Dirty)
- B2You Won't Tell, I Won't Tell (Unavailable On LP Clean)
- B3You Won't Tell, I Won't Tell (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dangerous are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dangerous are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1997 and 2003.
When was Dangerous first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Elektra E3877.
How do I tell if my copy of Dangerous is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E3877, 0-63892, ED 6057, SAM3138) 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 Dangerous 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.