US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Rush Associated Labels 42 74172Def Jam Recordings 42 74172
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS-74172-A-2B[Side A Hand Etched]
MASTERDISK[Side A Stamped]
XSS-74172-B-2B[Side B Hand Etched]
EPMDCrossover
Vinyl pressings
Crossover
by EPMD · 1992
11 pressings3 countriesBoom BapHip Hop
Crossover 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 Crossover
4 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.
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Rush Associated Labels 42 74172Def Jam Recordings 42 74172
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS-7417217 A[Side A Hand Etched]
B XSS-7417217[Side B Hand Etched]
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Rush Associated Labels OAS 4662
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-04662-A-1A MASTERDISK TD
XSS-04662-B-1A
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 658253 6Chaos 658253 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01 658253 20 1A1 ASide A, stamped/"A" etched
01 658253 20 1B1 ASide B, stamped/"A" etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 | Def Jam Recordings 658253 6 / Chaos 658253 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | US | Rush Associated Labels 42 74172 / Def Jam Recordings 42 74172First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Rush Associated Labels OAS 4662First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Rush Associated Labels AOD 7417212", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | US | Rush Associated Labels 42 74172 / Def Jam Recordings 42 74172First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | Def Jam Recordings PROT-7092 / Lexington MR-45-0077" | 7" |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Rush Associated Labels12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| ? | Japan | Lexington MR-026 / Manhattan Records MR-02612", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Rush Associated Labels OAS 466212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | Rush Associated Labels CROSS 466212", Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| ? | US | Rush Associated Labels 42 74172 / Def Jam Recordings 42 7417212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Crossover (LP Version)3:50
- A2Crossover (Instrumental)3:49
- BBrothers From Brentwood L.I.3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crossover are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Crossover are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1992 and 2021.
When was Crossover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, Europe. One of them is Rush Associated Labels 42 74172.
How do I tell if my copy of Crossover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 42 74172, OAS 4662, 658253 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-74172-A-2B and MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crossover 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.
