UK
October 21, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLRT 63Big Life BLR T 63
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BLR-T-63-A₁ StuSide A runout etched
BLR.T.63.B₁Side B runout etched
Digital UndergroundKiss You Back
Vinyl pressings
Kiss You Back
by Digital Underground · 1991
22 pressings8 countriesHip Hop
Kiss You Back 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 Kiss You Back
19 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR 63
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLRR 63
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR 63
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Big Life
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BLR 68 A1 Stu
BLR 68 B1 Stu
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- TNT Recordings Tommy Boy TB 993
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TB-993A KK1 SAC (SRC Logo)Side A runout hand etched
TB-993B KK1 SAC (SRC Logo)Side B runout hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | France | Delabel DE 085069First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Tommy Boy DE095069 / TNT Recordings DE095069First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Blow Up INT 125.924 / Tommy Boy INT 125.924First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Blow Up INT 110.929 / Tommy Boy INT 110.929First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Italy | Flying International FIN 041First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122502First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Spain | Grabaciones Accidentales 1G04591First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Spain | Tommy Boy 2G04591 R1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR 63First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life DU US PROMO 2First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLRR 63First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLRT 63First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Big Life BLR 63First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Big LifeFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | US | TNT Recordings / Tommy Boy TB 993First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Big Life DU PROMO 212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Tommy Boy TB 99312", Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", Maxi-Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Kiss You Back (Smack On The Cheek Mix)4:25
- A2Kiss You Back (LP Mix)6:12
- B1Kiss You Back (Full French Kiss Mix)6:59
- B2Kiss You Back (Smackapella Mix)5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss You Back are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Kiss You Back are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Kiss You Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is Big Life BLRT 63, released October 21, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss You Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLRT 63, BLR 63, BLRR 63, TB 993) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLR-T-63-A₁ Stu and BLR.T.63.B₁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kiss You Back 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.
