US
June 19, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 934
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TB-934 RE-1 A 1-1 SRC The Hit Factory cg ☮Runout Side A
TB-934 B 1-1 SRCRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Say No Go
by De La Soul · 1989
33 pressings11 countriesHip Hop
Say No Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Say No Go
27 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 934
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TB-934 RE-1 A 1-1 SRC Logo The Hit Factory cg ☮ (peace sign)Runout Side A
TB-934 B 1-1 SRC LogoRunout Side B
UK
June 26, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR 10TTommy Boy BLR 10T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLR-10T-A2Etching side A
BLR-10T-B2 ADRENALINEtchings side B
BLR 10T A3 2 DAMONT CEtchings side A (Variant 2)
BLR 10 T B3 2 DAMONT CEtchings side B (Variant 2)
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR 10R
- Format
- 12", Etched, Single Sided, 45 RPM
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLR 10 A3 DAMONT BSide A runout variant 1
BLR 10 B3 DAMONT RSide B runout variant 1
BLR 10 A3 DAMONT FSide A runout variant 2
BLR 10 B3 DAMONT TSide B runout variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Life DLS PROMO 2
- Format
- 12", White Label, Single Sided, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Benelux | Indisc Benelux DIS 79185 / Tommy Boy BLR 7985First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Benelux | Indisc Benelux BLR 127985 / Tommy Boy BLR 127985First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Benelux | Indisc Benelux DIS 79185 / Big Life BLR 7985First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Benelux | Indisc Benelux DIS 7985 / Indisc Benelux 7985 BLRFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Canada | London Records 876 195-1 / Tommy Boy 876 195-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Canada | London Records 876 195-7DFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122411First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 12295First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 07295First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 12295First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1989 | Greece | Music Box International MAXI 107First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Flying Records FLY 020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2411 / Mega Records MRCS 4211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Big Life BLR 10RFirst year12", Etched, Single Sided, 45 RPM | 12", Etched, Single Sided, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Big Life DLS PROMO 2First year12", Promo, Single Sided, 45 RPM, Etched · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided, 45 RPM, Etched · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Italy | Flying International FIN3412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UK | Tommy Boy 8122-74780-1 / Rhino Records 8122-74780-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Flying Records FLY 02012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Tommy Boy TB 93412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Say No Go (Say No Dope Mix)6:15
- A2Say No Go (New Keys Vocal)4:51
- B1Say No Go (Radio Mix)4:21
- B2The Mack Daddy On The Left2:33
- B3Say No Go (New Keys Instrumental)5:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Say No Go are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Say No Go are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1989 and 2006.
When was Say No Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Tommy Boy TB 934, released June 19, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Say No Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TB 934, BLR 10T, BLR 10R, BLR 10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TB-934 RE-1 A 1-1 SRC The Hit Factory cg ☮ and TB-934 B 1-1 SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Say No Go 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.
