US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Interscope Records P1 57128Death Row Records P1 57128
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-27216 P1 57128-ARunout side A
P1 57128-B X S-27217Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
The Chronic
by Dr. Dre · 1992
31 pressings4 countriesBoom BapGangstaHardcore Hip-HopG-Funk
The Chronic was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Chronic
2 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Interscope Records 7567-92233-1Atlantic 7567-92233-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 756 792233-1-A Hü 4Runout side A stamped, Hü 4 etched
WMME Alsdorf 756 792233-1-B Hü 7Runout side B stamped, Hü 7 etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Interscope Records 7567-92233-1 / Atlantic 7567-92233-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | US | Interscope Records P1 57128 / Death Row Records P1 57128First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1996 | Brazil | Adventure Record's 27107LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1996 | US | Death Row Records P1 50611 / Interscope Records P1 50611LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1996 | US | Death Row Records P1 50611 / Interscope Records P1 50611LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Death Row Records DRR 63000-1LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2001 | US | Death Row Records DRR 63000-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2002 | UK | Death Row Records DRS1255001 / Simply Vinyl DRS1255001LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Death Row Records DRR-LP-63093LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2019 | UK | Interscope Records 7567-92233-1 / Atlantic 7567-92233-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
2020s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Interscope Records 7567-92233-1 / Atlantic 7567-92233-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Interscope Records 7567-92233-1 / Atlantic 7567-92233-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Interscope Records 7567-92233-1 / Atlantic 7567-92233-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Interscope Records 7567-92233-1 / Atlantic 7567-92233-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Interscope Records 7567-92233-1 / Atlantic 7567-92233-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Interscope Records 7567-92233-1 / Atlantic 7567-92233-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Death Row Records DRR-LP-63412LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Death Row Records 00602455099969LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2023 | US | Aftermath Entertainment B0037603-01 / Death Row Records B0037603-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | US | Aftermath Entertainment B0038280-01 / Death Row Records B0038280-01LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Interscope Records B0037603-01LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2025 | US | Aftermath Entertainment 602478232367 / Death Row Records 602478232367LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2025 | US | Aftermath Entertainment 602478232367 / Death Row Records 602478232367LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2025 | US | Aftermath Entertainment 602478756313 / Death Row Records 602478756313LP | LP |
| 2025 | US | Aftermath Entertainment B0038280-01 / Death Row Records B0038280-01LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Interscope Records 7567-92233-1 / Atlantic 7567-92233-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Interscope Records 7567-92233-1 / Atlantic 7567-92233-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Death Row Records DRR 63000-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| ? | US | Death Row Records DRR 63000-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1The Chronic (Intro)1:57
- A2____ Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')4:52
- A3Let Me Ride4:21
- A4The Day The Niggaz Took Over4:33
- A5Nuthin' But A "G" Thang3:58
- A6Deeez Nuuuts5:06
- A7Lil' Ghetto Boy5:27
- B1A Nigga Witta Gun3:28
- B2Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat3:48
- B3The $20 Sack Pyramid2:53
- B4Lyrical Gangbang4:04
- B5High Powered2:44
- B6The Doctor's Office1:04
- B7Stranded On Death Row4:47
- B8The Roach (The Chronic Outro)4:36
- B9Bitches Ain't Shit4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Chronic are there?
31 vinyl pressings of The Chronic are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1992 and 2026.
When was The Chronic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, Europe. One of them is Interscope Records P1 57128.
How do I tell if my copy of The Chronic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P1 57128, 7567-92233-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-27216 P1 57128-A and P1 57128-B X S-27217. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Chronic 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.
