US
May 22, 2000- Label and catalog number
- ABB Records ABB 1011
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
81319-1-RE2-A S-42500--RE-2Runout Side A
81319-1B S-42501Runout Side B
Dilated PeoplesThe Platform
Vinyl pressings
The Platform
by Dilated Peoples · 2000
10 pressings2 countriesHip Hop
The Platform was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 The Platform
8 pressings came out in 2000, 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
2000- Label and catalog number
- ABB Records ET-000-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ET-000-A RE 3Run-Out Grooves Side A
ET-000-B RE 3Run-Out Grooves Side B
US
2000- Label and catalog number
- ABB Records ABB-1
- Format
- 12", Promo, Limited Edition
US
2000- Label and catalog number
- ABB Records
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
S 42500
US
2000- Label and catalog number
- ABB Records SPRO 81319
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
81319 - RE2 - A S - 42500 - RE - 2Run-out, A
81319 - 1 B S - 42501Run-out, AA
SPRO 813191on label A
SPRO 813192on label AA
US
2000- Label and catalog number
- ABB Records ET-000-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ET-000-1 A RE-1 FWDSSide A - Etched
ET-000-1 B RE-1 FWDSSide B - Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | US | ABB Records12", Limited Edition, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Limited |
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | ABB Records ET-000-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 2000 | US | ABB Records ABB-1First year12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited | 12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited |
| 2000 | US | ABB RecordsFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | ABB Records SPRO 81319First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | ABB Records ET-000-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 2000 | US | Capitol Records 72438-58830First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 2000 | UK & Europe | Capitol Records 12CL 819First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | US | ABB Records ABB 1011First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ABB Records12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The Platform (Erik Sermon Remix)
- A2The Platform (Erik Sermon Remix Instrumental)
- B1Weed v. Beer (Vocal)
- B2Weed v. Beer (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Platform are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Platform are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1999 and 2000.
When was The Platform first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in US, UK & Europe. One of them is ABB Records ABB 1011, released May 22, 2000.
How do I tell if my copy of The Platform is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABB 1011, ET-000-1, ABB-1, SPRO 81319) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 81319-1-RE2-A S-42500--RE-2 and 81319-1B S-42501. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Platform 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.