US
July 2, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 1149
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TB.1149-A DmmRun-out area side A [hand-etched]
TB-1149-B DmmRun-out area side B [hand-etched]
TB 1149ALabel side A
TB 1149BLabel side B
De La SoulStakes Is High
Vinyl pressings
Stakes Is High
by De La Soul · 1996
11 pressings4 countriesConsciousBoom BapJazzy Hip-HopHip Hop
Stakes Is High was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Stakes Is High
5 pressings came out in 1996, 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
1996- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 1175
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TB-1175A-RE1 F/W RCEA-side runout etching
TB-1175-B-REB-side runout etching
TB 1175AA-side label
TB 1175BB-side label
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 1149
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TB 1149-A DMMRun-out area side A [hand-etched]
TB-1149-B DMMRun-out area side B [hand-etched]
TB 1149ALabel side A
TB 1149BLabel side B
UK
July 1, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TBV 1149
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TTBV 1149 A1 - NEIL MASTERPIECE – DAMONTSide A runout
TBV 1149 B1 – DAMONTSide B runout
TBV 1149 C1 - NEIL MASTERPIECE – DAMONTSide C runout
TBV 1149 D1 – DAMONTSide D runout
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TBV 1149
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TBLP-01-A1Side A, etched
TBLP-01-BSide B, etched
TBLP-01-C1Side C, etched
TBLP-01 D1Side D, etched
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.
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Unknown | Not On Label (De La Soul) HIGH12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1996 | UK | Tommy Boy TBV 1149First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1996 | US | Tommy Boy TB 1175First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Tommy Boy TB 1149First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Tommy Boy TBV 1149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1996 | US | Tommy Boy TB 1149First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Tommy Boy TB 1149LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | USA & Canada | Chrysalis RMM-054-1 / AOI Records RMM-054-1LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2023 | Europe | Chrysalis RMM-054-1 / AOI Records RMM-054-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | USA & Canada | Chrysalis RMM-054-1 / AOI Records RMM-054-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | US | Chrysalis RMM-054-1 / AOI Records RMM-054-1LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Supa Emcees3:40
- A2The Bizness5:41
- A3Wonce Again Long Island3:39
- A4Dinninit4:20
- A5Brakes4:06
- A6Dog Eat Dog3:36
- A7Baby Baby Baby Ooh Baby2:12
- A8Long Island Degrees3:27
- A-Notha Side
- B1Betta Listen4:28
- B2Itzsoweezee (Hot)4:55
- B34 More4:18
- B4Big Brother Beat3:42
- B5Pony Ride5:26
- B6Stakes Is High5:30
- B7Sunshine3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stakes Is High are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Stakes Is High are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1996 and 2024.
When was Stakes Is High first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in US, UK. One of them is Tommy Boy TB 1149, released July 2, 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Stakes Is High is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TB 1149, TB 1175, TBV 1149) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TB.1149-A Dmm and TB-1149-B Dmm. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stakes Is High 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.
