UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom 74321 63776 1
- Format
- 12"
Dope SmugglazThe Word
Vinyl pressings
The Word
by Dope Smugglaz · 1998
10 pressings3 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronic
The Word was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Word
5 pressings came out in 1998, 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.
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Perfecto PERFTS1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PERFTS 1 A 1 (2NA etched) 98.9Side A: Stamped
PERFTS 1 B 1 (2NA EXP etched) 96.9Side B: Stamped
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Dope Smugglaz Self-released)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
TW XXXXXXXXXXX 1201
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Perfecto PERFTS1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK & Europe
1998- Label and catalog number
- Perfecto TW1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided
- Runout / matrix
TW1A
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.
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | UK | Perfecto PERFTS1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Mushroom 74321 63776 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Perfecto PERFTS1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1998 | UK | Not On Label (Dope Smugglaz Self-released)First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1998 | UK & Europe | Perfecto TW1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided |
| 1998 | France | Not On Label (Dope Smugglaz Self-released) DS 112", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Perfecto PERFTP112" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Perfecto PERFTP112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2001 | UK | Perfecto PERFTP112", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Dope Smugglaz Self-released) DS 37", White Label | 7", White Label |
Tracklist
- AThe Word
- BJanice
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Word are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Word are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1998 and 2001.
When was The Word first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK, UK & Europe. One of them is Mushroom 74321 63776 1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Word is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 63776 1, PERFTS1, TW1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Word 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.