UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- American Recordings 21452097 JB
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
21452097 JB A1A Side Runout Groove
21452097 JB BB Side Runout Groove
DJ KoolLet Me Clear My Throat
Vinyl pressings
Let Me Clear My Throat
by DJ Kool · 1996
14 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Let Me Clear My Throat 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 Let Me Clear My Throat
8 pressings came out in 1996, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Blazin' Records BLAR 001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLAR-001-A F/W GSVSide A Runout
BLAR-001-B F/W GSVSide B Runout
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- CLR CLR 5218
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CLR-5218-1A 1-1 F/W RCE [SRC logo]Side A runout
CLR-5218-1B 1-1 F/W RCE [SRC logo]Side B runout
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- American Recordings 0-43764Clr Records 9 43764-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-A-8557-BRunout side A (Variant 1)
PRO-A-8557-BRunout side AA (Variant 1)
PRO-A-8557/0-43764-A-SR1 KmA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
PRO-A-8557/0-43764-B-SR1 KmAA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Collectables CLR 5218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F/W RCE SP CLR-5218 AA-Side Runout Etching
SP CLR-5218 BB-Side Runout Etching
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- American Recordings PRO-A-8557
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | American Recordings 21452097 JBFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1996 | UK, Europe & US | American Recordings 74321 45209 1 / Clr Records 74321 45209 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Blazin' Records BLAR 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | US | CLR CLR 5218First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | American Recordings 0-43764 / Clr Records 9 43764-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | US | American Recordings PRO-A-8557First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Collectables CLR 5218First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1996 | US | American Recordings PRO-A-8557-AFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | American Recordings KANSAS 0112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | Sunshine Records KOOL200412", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| 2004 | US | Blazin' Records BLAR 01312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | US | Blazin' Records BLAR 01312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blazin' Records BLAR 00512" | 12" |
| ? | US | Blazin' Records BLAR 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Let Me Clear My Throat (Old-School Reunion Remix)
- A2Let Me Clear My Throat (Klassic Kool Original Mix)
- B1Let Me Clear My Throat (45 King Bass 'N' Funk Remix)
- B2Let Me Clear My Throat (Funkmaster Flex Remix)
- B3Let Me Clear My Throat (Tupac Tribute Edit)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Me Clear My Throat are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Let Me Clear My Throat are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1996 and 2004.
When was Let Me Clear My Throat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, US, UK, Europe & US. One of them is American Recordings 21452097 JB.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Me Clear My Throat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 21452097 JB, BLAR 001, CLR 5218, 0-43764) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 21452097 JB A1 and 21452097 JB B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let Me Clear My Throat 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.