US
1986- Label and catalog number
- B-Boy Records BB 100B-Boy Records BB 101
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Rainbow Labels
- Runout / matrix
BB 100 AA-Side Label
BB 100 BB-Side Label
DJ Scott La RockSouth Bronx
Vinyl pressings
South Bronx
by DJ Scott La Rock · 1986
12 pressings2 countriesHip Hop
South Bronx was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 South Bronx
6 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- B-Boy Records BB 100B-Boy Records BB 101
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
BB-101A/A-1 DCHARLESEtchings side A
BB-101-B DCHARLESEtchings side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- B-Boy Records BB 100B-Boy Records BB 101
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Light Blue Labels
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- B-Boy Records BB 100B-Boy Records BB 101
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Rainbow Labels
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- B-Boy Records BB 100B-Boy Records BB 101
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
BB-101A/A-1 DCHARLES;A side runout
BB-101-B DCHARLES;B side runout
BB 100A side label
BB 101B side label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave MKHAN 77
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MKHAN 77 A-1 DAMONT JA D 1A side runout, etched
MKHAN 77 B-1 DAMONT C 1B side runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Streetwave MKHAN 77First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | B-Boy Records BB 100 / B-Boy Records BB 101First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | B-Boy Records BB 100 / B-Boy Records BB 101First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | B-Boy Records BB 100 / B-Boy Records BB 101First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | B-Boy Records BB 100 / B-Boy Records BB 101First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| 1986 | US | B-Boy Records BB 100 / B-Boy Records BB 101First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | B-Boy Records BB 100 / B-Boy Records BB 10112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | B-Boy Records BB1002 / M.I.L. Multimedia BB100212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1998 | US | B-Boy Records BB 100 / B-Boy Records BB 10112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | B-Boy Records BB 100 / B-Boy Records BB 10112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | B-Boy Records BB 100 / B-Boy Records BB 10112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | B-Boy Records BB 100 / B-Boy Records BB 10112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1South Bronx (Truth Version)5:06
- A2South Bronx (Dud Version)5:06
- BThe "P" Is Free4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of South Bronx are there?
12 vinyl pressings of South Bronx are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1986 and 1998.
When was South Bronx first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK. One of them is B-Boy Records BB 100.
How do I tell if my copy of South Bronx is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BB 100, MKHAN 77) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BB 100 A and BB 100 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is South Bronx 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.