US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 955TNT Records TB 955
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Doowutchyalike / Packet Man
by Digital Underground · 1990
15 pressings9 countriesHip Hop
Doowutchyalike / Packet Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Doowutchyalike / Packet Man
12 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 955TNT Records TB 955
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Beat Station Records BSSP 0001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Benelux
1990- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 955Indisc TB 955
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1990- Label and catalog number
- Attic ATT 2013TNT Records ATT 2013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CR ATT-2103-A~Side A runout etch, CR stamp in circle
CR ATT 2103-B~#2Side B runout etch, CR stamp in circle
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Eurobond Records JD-EUR 560 534
- Format
- 12", Single
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.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Beat Station Records BSSP 0001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Beat Station Records BSSP0001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Mispress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Mispress |
| 1990 | Benelux | Tommy Boy TB 955 / Indisc TB 955First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Canada | Attic ATT 2013 / TNT Records ATT 2013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | France | Eurobond Records JD-EUR 560 534First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | France | Eurobond Records JD 460 534First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 14463First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Italy | Flying International FIN 007First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | BCM Records BCM 463 X / BCM Records BCM 12463First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | BCM Records BCM 463 / BCM Records BCM 07463First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | US | Tommy Boy TB 955 / TNT Records TB 955First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Tommy Boy TB 955 / TNT Records TB 955First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | BCM Records 1246312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1995 | UK | Big Life BLRT12412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Tommy Boy TB 95512", Repress, Single | 12", Repress, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Doowutchyalike (The "Just Throw A Break-Beat Up Under There" Remix)4:14
- A2Doowutchyalike (Playhowyalike Mix)8:51
- B1Packet Man (45 King Extended Mix)5:55
- B2Packet Man (LP Version)4:41
- B3Packet Man (Instrumental)4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Doowutchyalike / Packet Man are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Doowutchyalike / Packet Man are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1990 and 2008.
When was Doowutchyalike / Packet Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, Australia, Benelux, Canada and more. One of them is Tommy Boy TB 955.
How do I tell if my copy of Doowutchyalike / Packet Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TB 955, BSSP 0001, ATT 2013, JD-EUR 560 534) 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 Doowutchyalike / Packet Man 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.
