USA & Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fresh Records 7-RE-80123X/Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SCRATCH 001A/B
EPMDSo Wat Cha Sayin'
Vinyl pressings
So Wat Cha Sayin'
by EPMD · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
So Wat Cha Sayin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 So Wat Cha Sayin'
1 pressing came out in 1988, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | USA & Canada | Fresh Records 7-RE-80123X/YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 1230712" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Sleeping Bag Records SBUK 11 T12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Fresh Records FRE-8013312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Fresh Records FRE-8013312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Fresh Records FRE-8013312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | US | Fresh Records FRE-8013312", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | Fresh Records PVL 5328112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1998 | US | Fresh Records FRE-8013312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1998 | US | Fresh Records FRE-8013312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- XSo Wat Cha Sayin' (Club Version)4:55
- Y1So Wat Cha Sayin' (Dub Version)4:53
- Y2So Wat Cha Sayin' (Radio Version)3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Wat Cha Sayin' are there?
10 vinyl pressings of So Wat Cha Sayin' are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 1998.
When was So Wat Cha Sayin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in USA & Canada. One of them is Fresh Records 7-RE-80123X/Y.
How do I tell if my copy of So Wat Cha Sayin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-RE-80123X/Y) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SCRATCH 001A/B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Wat Cha Sayin' 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.
