US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 858 657-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
858-657-1-A HERBIE JR :v) HuB TVRunout Side A Etched
HERBIE JR :v) 858-657-1-B HuB TVRunout Side B Etched
David Morales & The Bad Yard ClubIn De Ghetto
Vinyl pressings
In De Ghetto
by David Morales & The Bad Yard Club · 1994
10 pressings3 countriesHouseElectronic
In De Ghetto was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 In De Ghetto
3 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 2 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 858 657-1DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
858-657-1-A HERBIE JR :v) HuB TVA-Side Runout Etching
HERBIE JR :v) 858-657-1-B HuB TVB-Side Runout Etching
Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 858 657-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Italy | Mercury 858 657-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Mercury 858 657-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Mercury 858 657-1DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Manifesto GETDJ 310", Promo · Promo | 10", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Manifesto GETDJ 1/212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Mercury 314 578 029-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Mercury MELP 101-112", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Mercury 314 578 029-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Manifesto FESX 12 / Mercury 578 451-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label GHETTO 112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1In De Ghetto (The Bad Yard Club Mix)10:45
- A2In De Ghetto (Radio Mix)3:54
- B1In De Ghetto (Tribal Bass Mix)6:13
- B2In De Ghetto (Piano Dub)6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In De Ghetto are there?
10 vinyl pressings of In De Ghetto are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1994 and 1996.
When was In De Ghetto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, Italy. One of them is Mercury 858 657-1.
How do I tell if my copy of In De Ghetto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 858 657-1, 858 657-1DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 858-657-1-A HERBIE JR :v) HuB TV and HERBIE JR :v) 858-657-1-B HuB TV. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In De Ghetto 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.