US
1992- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-10594
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-11236 -HF1Run-out area side A [hand-etched]
MCA-11237-HF1Run-out area side B [hand-etched]
MCA 11236Label side A
MCA 11237Label side B
Eric B. & RakimDon't Sweat The Technique
Vinyl pressings
Don't Sweat The Technique
by Eric B. & Rakim · 1992
10 pressings4 countriesHardcore Hip-HopConsciousBoom BapJazzy Hip-Hop
Don't Sweat The Technique 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 Don't Sweat The Technique
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
- MCA Records MCA 10594
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
205 DM G-1258 A-1 CSide A runout - stamped
205 DM G-1258 B-1 CSide B runout - stamped
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.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | MCA Records MCA 10594First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | US | MCA Records MCA-10594First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Geffen Records 602557414585 / Universal Music Group 602557414585LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Geffen Records B0026368-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Geffen Records B0026368-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Vinyl Me, Please VMP-160 / Geffen Records B0026368-01LP, 45 RPM, LP, 45 RPM, All Media, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, LP, 45 RPM, All Media, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Universal Music Group 602557414585 / Geffen Records 602557414585LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records MCA-10594LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCA 10594LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCA-10594LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1What's On Your Mind5:30
- A2Teach The Children2:59
- A3Pass The Hand Grenade3:12
- A4Casualties Of War4:01
- A5Rest Assured3:38
- A6The Punisher4:06
- B1Relax With Pep3:59
- B2Keep The Beat4:16
- B3What's Going On3:49
- B4Know The Ledge4:00
- B5Don't Sweat The Technique4:22
- B6Kick Along3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Sweat The Technique are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Sweat The Technique are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1992 and 2023.
When was Don't Sweat The Technique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, Europe. One of them is MCA Records MCA-10594.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Sweat The Technique is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-10594, MCA 10594) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-11236 -HF1 and MCA-11237-HF1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Sweat The Technique 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.
