US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1124-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1124-7-JA FW¢Runout A, Etched
1124-7-JB FWRunout B, Etched
1124-7-J-ALabel A
1124-7-J-BLabel B
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh PrinceA Nightmare On My Street
Vinyl pressings
A Nightmare On My Street
by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince · 1988
13 pressings3 countriesPop RapHip Hop
A Nightmare On My Street was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 A Nightmare On My Street
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1125-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A1 1125 1 JD-A fw¢Label A
A1 1125 1-JD-B fwLabel B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1124-7-J
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1125-1-JDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1124-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
SRC 1124-7-JA 1-1 Fw ¢A-Side Runout Etching
SRC 1124-7-J-B 1-1 FwB-Side Runout Etching
1124-7-J-AA-Side Label
1124-7-J-BB-Side Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1125-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
A-1 [triangle with a dot] 1125-1-JD-A fw ¢A-Side Runout Etching
A-1 [triangle with a dot] 1125-1-JD-B fwB-Side Runout Etching
1125-1-JD-AA-Side Label
1125-1-JD-BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Jive 1125-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Jive 1124-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1125-1-JD12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1124-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1125-1-JDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1124-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1125-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1124-7-JAB / 1124-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1124-7-JABFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1125-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1125-1-JD12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1124-7-JFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | RCA Victor 70551617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1A Nightmare On My Street (Extended Mix)6:08
- A2A Nightmare On My Street (Single Edit)4:53
- B1Rhythm Trax - House Party Style4:40
- B2A Nightmare On My Street (Instrumental)6:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Nightmare On My Street are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Nightmare On My Street are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was A Nightmare On My Street first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Canada. One of them is Jive 1124-7-J.
How do I tell if my copy of A Nightmare On My Street is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1124-7-J, 1125-1-JD, 1125-1-JDAB, 1124-7-JAB / 1124-7-J) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1124-7-JA FW¢ and 1124-7-JB FW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Nightmare On My Street 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.
