US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 990
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
TB 990-A-DMM SPI-I HIT FACTORY COINRunout side A
TB 990-B-DMM SPI-IRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"
by De La Soul · 1991
34 pressings14 countriesHouseDiscoBoom BapHip-House
A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"
29 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 14 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 990
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TB990-A-DMM SP1-1 HITFACTORY COINEtched Side A
TB990-B-DMM SP1-1Etched Side B
UK
July 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR T55
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
BLR-T-55-A1 ANDY '91Side A runout hand etched
BLR-T-55-B1 COTTAGE BOYS '91Side B runout hand etched
UK
July 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR 55Tommy Boy BLR 55
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ANDY '91 BLR-55-A1A
LOTTY BLR-55-B1B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life DLS PROMO 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life DLS Promo 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Belgium | Tommy Boy TB 128282First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Belgium | Tommy Boy TB 8276First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Denmark | Tommy Boy MRCS2495 / Mega Records MRCS2495First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | Europe | EastWest 9031-75229-0 / Tommy Boy 9031-75229-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Europe | EastWest Records GmbH 9031-75573-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Tommy Boy 9031-75228-7 / EastWest 9031-75228-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Fnac Music Dance Division 660114First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1991 | France | Fnac Music Dance Division 667114First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | France | Fnac Music 660112 / Tommy Boy 660112First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | EastWest 9031-75228-7 / Tommy Boy 9031-75228-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Tommy Boy 9031-75228-7 / EastWest 9031-75228-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Tommy Boy 9031-75228-7 / EastWest 9031-75228-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Greece | Tommy Boy VG2173Z / Virgin VG2173ZFirst year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1991 | Italy | Flying International FIN 028First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Flying International FIN 027First year12" | 12" |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Tommy Boy TB 99012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Big Life BLRT 5512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Tommy Boy TB 99012", Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1What Yo Life Can Truly Be4:58
- A2Who's Skatin' Promo2:48
- A3A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (Ladies Nite Decision)4:11
- A4A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (LP Version)4:02
- B1A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (Radio Home Mix)3:42
- B2A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (Dave's Home Mix)6:23
- B3A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (6:00 AM Mix)6:07
- B4A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (Mo Mo Dub)6:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" are there?
34 vinyl pressings of A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1991 and 2002.
When was A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Tommy Boy TB 990.
How do I tell if my copy of A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TB 990, BLR T55, BLR 55, DLS PROMO 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TB 990-A-DMM SPI-I HIT FACTORY COIN and TB 990-B-DMM SPI-I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" 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.
