UK
November 11, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR T64
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
De La SoulKeepin' The Faith
Vinyl pressings
Keepin' The Faith
by De La Soul · 1991
15 pressings7 countriesHip Hop
Keepin' The Faith 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 Keepin' The Faith
15 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
November 11, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy BLR 64Big Life BLR 64
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLR 64 A1 Stu.Runout side A
BLR 64 B1Runout side B
UK
November 11, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR T64Tommy Boy BLR T64
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
BLR T64 A1Side A
BLR-T-64-B1Side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life DLS PROMO 7
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLS-7-A₁ Stu.A side runout etched
DLS-PROMO-7-B₁B side runout etched
Belgium
1991- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 128317
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Benelux
1991- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 8317
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TB 8317-A -Runout side A
TB 8317 - B -Runout side B
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.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Belgium | Tommy Boy TB 128317First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Benelux | Tommy Boy TB 8317First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2503First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122 503First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122 503First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | France | Fnac Music Dance Division 590041First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | France | Fnac Music Dance Division 597041First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | Germany | EastWest 9031-75992-0 / Tommy Boy 9031-75992-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | EastWest 9031-75991-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Flying International FIN 046First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Flying International FIN 046First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life DLS PROMO 7First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR T64First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Tommy Boy BLR 64 / Big Life BLR 64First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR T64 / Tommy Boy BLR T64First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AKeepin' The Faith (Just A Touch Mix)
- B1A Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays (Ladies Night Decision)
- B2Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) (The Gray Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keepin' The Faith are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Keepin' The Faith are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Keepin' The Faith first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Belgium, Benelux, Denmark and more. One of them is Big Life BLR T64, released November 11, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Keepin' The Faith is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLR T64, BLR 64, DLS PROMO 7, TB 128317) 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 Keepin' The Faith 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.
